Media Statement
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)

WESTERN CAPE - A general assistant (41) of the Kynsna Local Municipality has been arrested and is set to appear in court on 5 June 2025, after being implicated in a corruption case.

The arrest took place at his work place on 4 June 2025.

The arrest was made by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team from George.

It is alleged that between September 2019 and November 2021 the suspect was paid an amount of R37 500.00 by two members of the public in exchange for employment at the Knysna Municipality. The first victim paid an amount of R30 000 and the second one paid R7500.

The victims through the suspects’ criminal activity suffered a loss in the amount of R37 500.00 and did not receive employment as promised.

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