The Springbok Magistrates’ Court sentenced former municipal manager of Nama Khoi Municipality, Aubrey Baartman (64), to three (3) years of correctional supervision. Baartman was found guilty for contravention of Municipal Finance Management Act by the same court on 12 June 2023.
Baartman and three other co-conspirators made numerous court appearances after being accused of fraud which took place during June 2013 at Nama Khoi Municipality. The other three accused were acquitted on all charges.
The former municipal manager was accused of awarding a tender of supplying paver bricks and kerbs worth R79 966 559-70 without following correct tender procedures. The Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team successfully investigated the matter and brought accused before court in June 2021 through warrant to appear in court.
The Provincial Head of Hawks in Northern Cape Major General Stephen Mabuela congratulated the team for successful investigation.
