Mpho Watson Nkgumane
A learner driver, Mpho Watson Nkgumane (37), appeared in the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court for alleged corruption and granted bail of R 1000 on Tuesda.
This follows his arrest by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) at Lephalale on Monday
According to the Hawks Provincial spokesperson, Warrant Officer Lethunya Mmuroa, during 2021, Serious Corruption Investigation received complaints about officials who were issuing learners and driver’s licenses without following proper procedures in return for gratification at Lephalale Testing Station.
On 07 February 2025, the SCI and the RTMC conducted a joined operation at Lephalale Test Station. The team went to the exam room, and they found eight learners writing learner’s driver’s license test, whereas 10 learners completed the attendance register.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Nkgumane was outstanding and he never wrote on that day.
A case docket of corruption was opened. The SCI was entrusted with the investigation of the case. The Hawks detected that the accused paid gratification in a form of money.
After completing the investigations, the Hawks handed docket to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for decision. As a result, a warrant to arrest Nkgumana was issued. He was traced and apprehended in Lephalale. The matter has been postponed to 12 November 2025 for further investigations.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in the province Major General (Adv) Gopz Govender commended the team for their excellent work.