R16m Emfuleni fleet scandal accused Mpho Malema granted bail
Businessman Mpho Malema faces corruption, fraud and theft charges
Mpho Malema, a businessman charged with the R16 million Emfuleni Municipality fleet tender scandal, has been granted bail of R30,000 by the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court. He stands accused of corruption, fraud, and theft. Allegedly, his company was awarded a contract in 2022 to supply the municipality with 18 vehicles, but only seven were delivered.
The legal proceedings have been delayed until September 29, at which point Malema is expected to be joined by his co-accused, former Emfuleni municipality fleet manager Lerato Mpholo. Magistrate Norman Wessels explained the distinction between Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 bail hearings, emphasizing that Schedule 5 requires the applicant to demonstrate exceptional circumstances.
The court deemed Malema suitable for bail, and the case will be remanded until September 29, 2026, for the second accused to appear alongside Malema. The matter is currently on the court's docket for further investigations.
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