Millions recovered and R400 000 still missing in Mogalakwena

By Titus Tshungu

The Mogalakwena Local Municipality has recovered R2 million out of R2.4 million which was allegedly stolen from its coffers in January.

No municipal official has been linked to the theft so far.

Civil society organisations, political parties and labour unions had previously accused the municipality of maladministration, corruption and nepotism.

Municipal spokesperson Malesela Selokela could not confirm whose account the money was recovered from, but says internal forensic investigations will continue until the remaining R400 000, meant for service delivery is recovered.

The municipality is alleging that its account was hacked which resulted in the theft of R2.4 million.