The Serious Corruption Investigation team of the Hawks in Limpopo has arrested three more suspects aged between 39 and 47, in connection with an alleged fraud and corruption case involving the Molemole Local Municipality.

The suspects appeared before the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court on 23 June 2026. They face charges of alleged fraud and corruption. Due to ongoing investigations, their identities can not be disclosed at this stage.

Investigations revealed that proper procurement processes were allegedly not followed. It is further alleged that a service provider was paid before a service agreement was signed and that fictitious documents were used during the procurement process.

The alleged financial loss to the municipality exceeds R38 million.
The three accused were granted bail ranging from R5 000 to R20 000 and are expected to join the ten co-accused when the matter returns to court on 26 June 2026.

Investigations are continuing, and more arrests are expected.

The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo, Major General Advocate Gopz Govender, praised the Limpopo Hawks team for the arrests and issued a stern warning stating that
“Public funds are not a playground for corruption. The Hawks will continue to follow the evidence without fear or favour until every person responsible is brought before the law.”

Since the Hawks investigations in April 2026, about 12 municipal officials have been arrested, including a municipal manager and supply chain officials