KNYSNA - Former Knysna mayor Thando Matika and two senior municipal officials are expected to appear in the Knysna Magistrate’s Court on Monday over allegations of corruption, money laundering and extortion.
Matika, acting municipal manager Boy Manqoba Ngubo and acting chief financial officer Busisiwe Lubelwana are accused of demanding kickbacks from a businessman who secured a R68-million security contract with the municipality.
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The State has also indicated that further charges against the three accused have not been ruled out.
The trio is expected to apply for bail.