Members of the Hawks’ National Serious Corruption Investigation have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged fraudulent tender award exceeding R1 million.
The arrests took place on the morning of Monday, 02 March 2026, following the execution of arrest warrants. The suspects, aged 67, 46, and 55, face charges of fraud and theft in pursuance of a common purpose.
The investigation, which has been ongoing since April 2024, alleges that in 2023, funds amounting to over R1 million were unduly awarded to a service provider. The payment was made in contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
According to authorities, the money was paid to a company owned by one of the arrested individuals. Consequently, that company has been charged as the fifth juristic person in the matter.
The three suspects are scheduled to appear before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday.
A fourth suspect, identified as the service provider who received the payment, along with her company, have not yet been arrested.