Hawks follow the money, arrest another suspect in R114m school corruption scandal

The Hawks have arrested a 55-year-old woman in connection with a corruption scandal involving the alleged misappropriation of R114 million intended for emergency school repairs in Mpumalanga. The woman, who is already facing a charge of money laundering, allegedly received more than R1 million through a sophisticated money-laundering network linked to the Mpumalanga Department of Education.

This arrest is part of an extensive investigation that has already led to the arrest of 40 suspects on charges including fraud, theft, corruption, and money laundering. The investigation, which began in February, has exposed a network involving service providers, government officials, and other individuals diverting public funds meant for school infrastructure improvements.

The Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi, emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are possible. The remaining accused are scheduled to return to court on 1 December 2026.

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