A pastor and his accomplices appeared in court on Friday, 24 April 2026, to face charges related to alleged tender fraud.
According to the allegations, the owner of a construction company was lured to Mmabatho in the North West Province with promises of securing a tender to install solar geysers. The complainant reportedly met with the suspects, who allegedly posed as officials from a tender committee and the Department of Public Works. During the meeting, the suspects demanded undue gratification from the complainant in exchange for securing the tender.
The complainant made payments into the suspects’ bank accounts. After later becoming suspicious, the complainant reported the matter to the North West Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit.
On Thursday, 23 April 2026, three suspects were traced and arrested in Potchefstroom, Wolmaransstad, Mahikeng, and Mmabatho.