Dr Rachel Makhari-Sekhaolelo, Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West has set her sights on a number of high-profile cases of fraud and corruption including the Gupta-linked Mediosa case which saw millions spent on mobile clinics that were ...
Speaking ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day on 7 December, Dr Rachel Makhari-Sekhaolelo said corruption was widespread and infecting most sectors of society, seriously undermining South Africa’s development potential.on all aspects of society and is inextricably linked to conflict and instability, jeopardising social and economic development and undermining democratic institutions and the rule of law.
“Levels of serious crimes remain stubbornly high and undermine the rule of law and the public’s trust in the State and the Criminal Justice System. Corruption is widespread and has infected most sectors of society thus seriously undermining South Africa’s developmental potential.” Dr Andrew Lekalakala, former North West Department of Health HOD; Kgotso Khumalo, former mayor of JB Marks Local Municipality; Thabo Isaac Mokoena, a former Mahikeng local municipal manager; and Betty Diale, a former attorney who is now a member of Parliament in the North West Legislature, were among those on Makhari-Sekhaolelo’s list of high-profile cases pending in court.
The three then allegedly siphoned some of the funds for their own benefit through fraudulent means. The R5-million was not reported to the Auditor-General. Khumalo resigned from his position as mayor on 12 May 2021, pending the outcome of his criminal case. The case has been set down for 23-24 January 2023.
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