Thulamela Municipality Corruption Case Delayed For Representations
The Municipal Manager of Thulamela Local Municipality, Hlengane Emanuel Maluleke (52), and the former Mayor of Thulamela, Avhashoni Stephen Tshifhango (49), have appeared briefly in Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for corruption. The two were arrested on allegations of corruption and maladministration, in connection with the Venda Building Society Mutual Bank (VBS).
The former mayor, allegedly received a Jeep Cherokee 3.6L VVT Overland, valued at over R600 000, from the Director of VBS, as a gratification for the Thulamela investment, made by the Municipality, and the municipal manager invested R30million of municipality money into VBS, in contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act.
At least 20 municipalities in Limpopo, North West, and Gauteng, lost nearly R1.6 billion, after illegally investing with the bank. The matter is postponed to 30 September 2022, for the defence to bring the application of representations for both accused.
Issued by:
Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Limpopo Division
0748233603.