Former councillor to appear in court for defeating the ends of justice

South African Police Service

Former councillor to appear in court for defeating the ends of justice
Former councillor to appear in court for defeating the ends of justice

A 41 year old former Councillor of the Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality is expected to appear before the court after he was arrested on 25 July 2019, on charges of defeating the ends of justice.

Thulani Obed Shabangu, who is currently waiting for his trial to commence on 24 October 2019, on charges of corruption and fraud which include selling of houses, was arrested on 18 December 2018 and released on a R50 000 bail two days later, with conditions, amongst others, that he may not contact witnesses.

It is reported that the suspect violated one of the conditions of his bail and was arrested by the police in Amersfoort, as a result, he will appear on 26 July 2019, at the Amersfoort Magistrate’s Court.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service