Members of the mayoral committee (MMCs) in Emalahleni Local Municipality Martha Busi Hlumbani (55) and Patrick Jerry Dijane (54) were released on R10,000 bail each following their second court appearance on the Corruption case in Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court on 22 April 2025. They are expected to make their third court appearance on 04 June 2025.
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The accused were warned by the court not to enter the municipality premises or leave the district without the knowledge of the investigating officer. They face charges of corruption.
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The two councillors were arrested at Witbank Dam by the Middelburg based Serious Corruption, after receiving R20 000 gratification that is part of an alleged R500 000 gratification demanded for the victim to qualify for the extension of a lease agreement. According to information, the R20 000 paid on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, followed a R40 000 payment in February 2025 and was equally shared between the suspects. The R20 000 that was paid on Wednesday was recovered. Two luxury vehicles used during the commission of crime were seized.
Bongi Sikelo 