The Citizen reports that Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha is expected to act against a prominent official this week, in a move to prove his commitment to stamping out graft.
Head of the department of public works in Limpopo, Timothy Seroka, allegedly defrauded the department of R11,000 by claiming petrol money for a larger car than the one he travelled in. Seroka is also accused of irregularly claiming hotel stays for official trips in June to Tzaneen, the public works head office in Gauteng and the Limpopo legislature in Lebowakgomo. Seroka’s department confirmed the claims on Tuesday and said the matter had been handed over to the office of the premier as it was his prerogative to appoint or fire heads of departments. The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has expressed its concern about the alleged fraud. Mathabatha recently suspended his spokesperson, Kenny Mathivha, for a similar offence. Acting spokesperson for the Limpopo provincial government, Mamogo Ntul, said the premier had appointed an investigator to look into the matter.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Alex Matlala at The Citizen
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