The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Monday announced that it has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho which is linked to ANC NEC member Pule Mabe.
The former ANC national spokesperson, his wife Mmatlhekelo Elsie Mabe, and business associate, Tinyiko Mahuntsi are facing charges of corruption, fraud, and theft in connection with a R27 million tender awarded to Mabe’s company, Enviro-Mobi, by the Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development Department in 2017.
The SIU said the latest order from the Special Tribunal bars Mabe from “selling, leasing, transferring or otherwise dealing with specific assets”, which include a luxury home in Steyn City, Gauteng, and a luxury motor vehicle, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
“The SIU’s investigation…uncovered significant irregularities in the procurement of 200 motorised three-wheeler vehicles valued at R27,599,250 for a waste management project. Despite payments made to Enviro Mobi, evidence indicates non-compliance with procurement regulations, misrepresentation, and failure to deliver contracted services.
“The SIU findings revealed mismanagement of public funds, resulting in losses exceeding R25 million, fraudulent activities linked to tender awards and settlements, and unlawful financial flows benefitting individuals and entities,” the unit said.
Last month, Mabe appeared in court in relation to charges of fraud, theft and contravening the Public Finance Management Act and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
He was granted R30 000 bail, alongside his co-accused, in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court.
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