The Citizen reports that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has arrested two Department of Social Development employees, namely Sipho Dikhobe and Reinet Gamede, for allegedly stealing diesel meant to refuel backup generators at safe homes around Johannesburg.

According to Captain Lloyd Ramovha, between March 2019 and February 2021, Dikhobe, who was employed as a project officer, saw a gap to make money by allegedly stealing diesel. “He continually procured diesel for the places of safety backup generators despite the fact that those generators were not operational at the time. Gamede, who is a driver, would be in the company of Dikhobe during these illegal activities that resulted in them profiting just over R1 million,” Ramovha reported. The Hawks’ investigation, which commenced in October 2021, culminated in the duo being arrested. They have appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where the case was postponed to 28 September 2022.

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