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Media Statement NORTHERN CAPE – Kimberley Commercial Crimes Court found two former senior officials of Karoo Hoogland Municipality guilty of theft and contravention of Municipal Finance Management Act. The duo were found guilty on 16 July 2024 after a lengthy trial. The former Municipal Manager, Louis Nothnagel (62), and the former Chief Financial Officer, who is deceased were found guilty for paying each other performance bonuses while at the Municipality, without the necessary approvals and in contravention of Municipal Finance Management Act. Arina Botha (52), the wife of the deceased CFO, was found guilty for money laundering. Charges against the deputy CFO, Jacobus Van Schalkwyk (62), were withdrawn after he was not found guilty on all charges against him. The matter is postponed to Tuesday, 01 October 2024, for sentencing proceedings. Ends
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