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News24 reports that former JB Marks Local Municipality mayor Kgotso Khumalo and two other employees have appeared again in the Potchefstroom Magistrate's Court for allegedly defrauding the municipality.
Khumalo, Cecil Henry and Mohau Shuping are facing charges of theft and fraud. They allegedly stole R5 million that was supposed to be used by the embattled municipality. North West NPA spokesperson Henry Mamothane indicated: "The North West University and the Programme for Community Development deposited about R5 million into a trust account of an attorney for the use of specific projects by the municipality. The three then allegedly, through fraudulent means, syphoned some of the funds for their benefit." The R5 million was never declared to the Auditor-General. Khumalo resigned from his position as the mayor with effect from 12 May, pending the finalisation of his criminal case. The DA in the municipality welcomed Khumalo’s resignation, but expressed a concern that he would continue collecting his salary, as he had not resigned as a councillor. The accused are expected back in court on 17 June.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ntwaagae Seleka at News24
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