Joburg Market acting CEO faces Rustenburg fraud charges

The recent appointment of Sello Makhubela as acting CEO of Joburg Market has been overshadowed after allegations of fraud related to a municipal contract in Rustenburg came to light.

- Thando Nondywana

The revelation sparked fresh criticism about the city of Joburg's vetting and oversight processes when appointing people to critical public roles.

Makhubele, who was appointed in April, faces four counts of fraud related to a lighting contract awarded by the Rustenburg municipality, involving his company.

He will appear in the Rustenburg Magistrate's Court on Monday after handing himself over to the police, alongside co-accused Obakeng Mokgale and Orebotse Tlale. They are out on R30 000 bail each.

Mokgale and Tlale, former employees of the Rustenburg municipality, face the same four counts of fraud. The charges stem from a contract for high mast lights to be installed at Kanana Phase 2 and Robega Phase 2 in Rustenburg.