Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Anga Shongwe (37), Mathapelo Kelebogile Puswe (38) and Vincent Patrick Shongwe (51) appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Monday 19 May facing charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.
The trio were arrested on Sunday May 18 following an investigation into allegations of unduly benefitting from the funds which the City of Matlosana Municipality paid to a service provider.
Lt Col Tinyiko Mathebula said the investigation revealed that between September 2023 and January 2024, the Municipality paid Variegated (Pty) LTD over R6 million for services that were allegedly never rendered. “Money was allegedly transferred from the service provider’s bank account into the bank accounts of the three accused.
“Vincent Shongwe allegedly received R241 000, Anga Shongwe received R190 000, and Mathapelo Puswe received R80 000. It is reported that the Shonwe’s, a married couple, purchased a Mercedes Benz with the funds received. The vehicle in question has been seized for further investigation.’’
The trio were granted R5000 bail each. The case will be joined with the three other accused who are implicated in the matter.
They are Matlosana Municipality’s CFO, Mercy Phetla; Mmatebesi Sekhejane, Stores Buyer and Controller; and Tisetso Sebetlele, the director of Variegated company.
