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Media Statement GAUTENG – In our continued effort to decisively address corruption in both private and public sectors, the Johannesburg-based Serious Corruption Crime Investigation team (SCCI) has secured a conviction and sentencing for corruption against Zimbabwean national, Prince Dube. Prince Dube, director of Intsukuzonke Motors, was contracted by Wesbank to repair government fleet cars. On 3 April 2024, he approached a Wesbank forensic investigator and offered R60 000-00 to halt an investigation after it was discovered that his identity document was marked for deletion by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This would have led to the immediate termination of his contract with Wesbank. The forensic investigator promptly reported the bribery attempt to the SCCI office in Johannesburg. Following the necessary procedures, a search and seizure operation was executed on 5 April 2024 after authorization was granted by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Dube was arrested at Wesbank offices in Fairlands upon handing over the money. Confronted with overwhelming evidence, Mr. Prince Dube pleaded guilty to corruption. On 11 December 2024, the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court sentenced him to a fine of R60 000-00 or six years’ imprisonment, with half of the sentence suspended for five years, provided he does not commit a similar offence during this period. Major General Ebrahim Kadwa praised the investigators and the prosecution team for their swift and effective pursuit of justice. “We are immensely proud to acknowledge the remarkable efforts of these dedicated individuals,” concluded. Ends
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