07/12/2025
R10 000 FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS - SUSPECTS HELD IN CUSTODY
05 December 2025 - Members of the Provincial Organised Crime speedily responded to a complaint from City of Matlosana Local Municipality in Klerksdorp, on Tuesday, 02 December 2025. The members were briefed about individuals who complained to the Municipality about employment contracts they allegedly signed on Monday, 17 November 2025, on condition that they pay R10 000,00. Further that, despite paying the required amount, they were not employed.
A preliminary investigation into the matter uncovered that two municipal officials and two other persons were involved. The municipal officials were identified and arrested. In addition, two male suspects were arrested on Anderson Street and found in possession of four completed employment application forms bearing municipal logo. The suspect's vehicle: a blue Toyota Corolla, was confiscated.
The accused: Paul Itumeleng (60), Tuelo Molekane (40), Simon Sethabela (50) and Thabo Kgafane (32) appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 04 December 2025, on charges of fraud, corruption, and impersonating municipal officers. They were all remanded in custody for further investigation, and will be back in court on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. Meanwhile, the fifth suspect who is reported to be working at the municipality and aged 44, is expected to appear in court today after being arrested on Thursday, 04 December 2025, in Klerksdorp.
The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo lauded the Provincial Organised Crime members and senior municipal officials for exposing and arresting the suspects who were apparently going to continue to exploit unsuspecting jobseekers.
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Enquiries: Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone
