Former Mogalakwena Local Municipality municipal manager Morris Maluleke reportedly broke down in tears after the court denied him bail.
Maluleke is facing charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to an alleged irregular fleet tender and payments involving the municipality.
According to the State, Maluleke initially approved a fleet contract valued at approximately R4 million but later authorised payments totalling R24 million, allegedly resulting in substantial financial losses for the municipality.
The State further alleges that, in December 2022, Maluleke irregularly awarded a R24 million fleet tender to Fleetmove (Pty) Ltd without following the prescribed supply chain management processes.
Payments allegedly began in January 2023, although the State claims that services were only rendered between April and May 2023, after the municipality’s Legal Division threatened to terminate the contract.
The allegations form part of the criminal case against Maluleke. He remains accused, and the charges have yet to be proven in court.
