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Media Statement MPUMALANGA – Twenty seven (27) accused from three Districts within the Mpumalanga Province, were released on bail by different Magistrate Courts on Monday 16, and Tuesday 17 September 2024 after they were arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence driven joint operation by a team, comprising of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Mpumalanga , Road Traffic Management Corporation and Crime Intelligence at Sabie, Graskop, Lydenburg and Verena, respectively, for fraud, corruption and contravening the national road traffic act on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September 2024 respectively. Three accused arrested and detained at Sabie on Monday, 16 September 2024, were released on R5000 bail each as follows: Momo Beauty Mathebula (30) Testing Examiner, Roandey Mazuzu Mkhonto (49) Testing Examiner and Jackson Mokoena (42), driving school owner. Their case was postponed to 8 November 2024 for further investigation. The four accused arrested at Lydenburg on Monday 16 September 2024 were released on R5000 bail each as follows: Lucky Nhlahla Shabangu (45), Reneilwe Linah Phala (45), Seth Moleseng Mashile (55), and Patracia Pretty Sekome (36), driving school owner. The case was postponed to 6 November 2024. The two accused arrested at Graskop were released on R10 000 bail each as follows, Eric Mawelele (57) and Bheki John Mamba (59), and their case was postponed to 18 November 2024. Four traffic officials arrested at Verena as follows; Abram Mashiane (43), Tshepo Skhosana (48), Abram Mahlangu (43), and Sarah Ndala (59) Accused arrested at Charl Cilliers, Neo Lawrence Mofube (32) was released on R1 000 bail, and the case was postponed to 22 October 2024. The operation continued on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. The accused arrested at Kabokweni Traffic Department, David Kenneth Twala (49), was released on R5000 bail, and the case was postponed to 21 October 2024. Accused arrested at Hazyview Rodney Plus Nkuna (33) was released on R2500 bail, and the case was postponed to 24 0ctober 2024. Two accused arrested in Nelspruit Sboniso Nkosi (38) and Bhekifa Mfankomo (51) were released on R1500 bail each, and the case was postponed to 21 October 2024. Accused arrested at Malelane, August Veronica Nkambule (47) was released on R3000 bail, and the case was postponed to 22 November 2024. Accused arrested at White River Sipho Mkhonto (40) and Eleck`s Ngwamba (52) were released on R 2500 bail, and the case was postponed to 24 0ctober 2024. Accused arrested at Kanyamazane Sylvester Goodman Hlaka (49) and Joseph Koos Mathebula (55) were granted R10 000 bail each, and the case was postponed to 23 November 2024. Four accused arrested at Calcutta Nomzamo Duba (39), S Mngwenya (29), Ntimane RN (41) and SS Makamo(64) were released on R5000 bail each and the case was postponed to 14 November 2024. The Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Gerber and the CEO of the RTMC, appreciated the collaboration by the team who worked tirelessly around the clock, to ensure that the operation was concluded successfully and all targets are behind the bars. He further said that ” as the Hawks together with other law enforcement agencies, we shall investigate and arrest all corrupt law enforcement officials within the system, without fear and favor. He further urged the public to report such incidents. He further emphasized that corruption cannot survive if the public refuses to pay bribes to obtain fraudulent licenses. He warned members of the public to refrain from paying bribes in whatever form as they themselves can be prosecuted in terms of legislation. He concluded by applauding the team and sending a clear message to all civil servants” serve the people and not your own pockets”. Investigations such as these will be ongoing, and corrupt officials and the public who solicit or pay bribes will be arrested. Ends
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