Lentswe, Ratlou - The former CFO of Ratlou Local Municipality in Madibogo and the payroll clerk appeared in court on charges of fraud. Tumelo Letlojane (35) and Maikano Keikantsemang Sedumedi (53) appeared in the Setlagole Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday September 16. The accused were granted R2 000 bail each. The case was postponed to October 21, for first appearance at the Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Mmabatho.
Hawks spokesperson Lt-Col Tinyiko Mathebula confirmed that the investigation on the matter continues.
“Reports indicate that in March 2022 the CFO appointed the payroll clerk as an acting expenditure manager without the approval of the municipal manager. Investigation revealed that in November 2022, the CFO allegedly authorised payment of over R49 000 to the acting expenditure manager for an acting allowance.
It was further established that the alleged acting expenditure manager did not perform any duties related to her acting position,” said Mathebula.
