R16m Emfuleni fleet scandal accused Mpho Malema granted bail

Businessman Mpho Malema, who is accused of being involved in the R16-million Emfuleni Municipality fleet tender scandal, has been granted bail in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court. Malema faces charges of corruption, fraud, and theft, as his company was awarded a tender in 2022 to supply the municipality with 18 vehicles, but only seven were delivered.

The court heard that Malema's company was granted the contract despite only seven vehicles being delivered, and the case has been postponed until September 29 to allow for the appearance of co-accused Lerato Mpholo. Magistrate Norman Wessels noted that Malema is a suitable candidate for bail and the matter will be remanded for further investigation.

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