The former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ratlou Local Municipality in Madibogo and the Payroll Clerk at the same municipality were arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation in Potchefstroom for alleged fraud on Monday, 15 September 2025.
The apprehended and charged 35-year-old male and 53-year-old female are expected to appear in the Setlagole Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 16 August 2025.
The Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula officially confirmed the duo was apprehended and charged with fraud.
“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.
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