Cape Town — Former Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioner Nomsa Masuku’s R1.2 million fraud case has been postponed to 7 November for further investigations.
The Hawks arrested Masuku in June this year after an investigation found that she had allegedly manipulated documents to award scholarships and bursaries, meant for students in the “Adopt A School programme, to friends and family. She was alleged to have also deposited some of the money directly into her bank account, totalling R1.2 million.
Masuku was granted R20 000 bail.
According to Sunday World, the programme was created for those who met the requirements and were eligible to continue their education at any accredited university.
Masuku appeared back in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, 4 September, and the state requested that the case be postponed to 7 November.
Three suspects were still implicated in the matter and were expected to be arrested, Newzroom Afrika reported.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Phindi Mojondwane said there was no exact date that could be given for the arrest but police were working hard to ensure the suspects could join Masuku in court when they reconvened. She also explained why the arrests were only taking place now.
“We received the docket as the NPA and had to do our work to ensure that we guide the investigations and that was some time last year. The prosecutor went on board and worked together with the police to ensure the investigations were finalised,” she explained.
“We are ready to proceed with trial. We have arranged with the defence to disclose the contents of the docket and they have received the charge sheet in respect of accused number one. We are hopeful when we return to court on the 7th, we will be in a position to disclose the other three suspects,” she said.
The case against former Standard Bank employee and IEC commissioner Nomsa Masuku has been postponed to November 7 by the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court. Masuku was arrested earlier this year on charges relating to fraud of R1.2 million. Newzroom Afrika’s @JuniourKhumalo_… pic.twitter.com/LYqsQPmo0h
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) September 4, 2024
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