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Sixteen driving licence accused suspects are to appear in different Limpopo courts tomorrow (Monday, 10 February 2025).
The five – who were arrested in Lephalale by the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Hawks on Friday – are expected to be joined by a further four suspects after more arrests were made over the weekend.
They are scheduled to make their first court appearance for bail application before the local magistrate’s court. They include a Management Representative (supervisor), examiners of drivers licences, administration clerks and driving school instructors.
Another group of seven accused who were arrested in December 2019 will appear at Giyani Commercial Crime Court for trial.
They were arrested at the Mutale Driving Licence Testing Centre in Thohoyandou.
The accused namely: ME Khangale, T Tshikalange, R Rammenu, KS Netshimboni, MB Matsila, MJ Netshizwi and PM Mudau are facing charges of Fraud and Corruption. They are out on since bail of R10 000 each. Their arrests also followed a community outcry about alleged corruption at the respective testing stations.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation in collaboration with the Hawks, embarked on investigations and it was revealed that driver’s licences were sold at a minimum of R8 600 per applicant. Subsequent to lengthy court proceedings, the state is expected to wrap-up its case in this matter this week.
More arrests are imminent. Members of the public who wish to report fraud, bribery and corruption can confidentiality send a WhatsApp to (083) 293-7989 or e-mail to [email protected]
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