SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Bonang Mgwenya appeared in court and was granted R20,000 bail.
Lieutenant General Mgwenya, responsible for Human Resource Management, is accused of tender fraud.
Her arrest is related to an almost R200-million tender for police emergency warning equipment.
Mgwenya joins several others who were previously arrested, including the former police commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane.
“It’s a sad feeling, no doubt about it,” Police Minister Bheki Cele said.
#TopCopArrest Dep Nat Comm for Human Resources Lt General Bonang Mgwenya leaves the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court after being granted R20 000 bail. She joins other top cops charged with fraud & corruption in relation to Gau SAPS blue light scandal. Trial date set for Nov 16. #eNCA pic.twitter.com/0EimFAsqog
— Siphamandla Goge (@SiphamandlaGoge) October 12, 2020
“With all the arrests, especially the latest arrests. Arrested [were] quite several senior police. It’s a situation that leaves you sad. Mgwenya and other officers are due back in court in November.
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Source: eNCA
