ActionSA Welcomes Renewed Hawks Investigation into Polokwane Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager
Press Statement by Victor Mothemela
ActionSA Limpopo Chairperson
ActionSA expresses its strong support and welcomes the raid reported by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, in the offices of Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager Thuso Nemogumoni.
This development signifies a crucial step towards accountability and transparency in local governance, following persistent allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering within the Polokwane Municipality.
ActionSA Limpopo Chairperson Victor Mothemela had previously filed a criminal complaint against Mayor Mpe and senior municipal officials at the Polokwane Police Station, citing widespread allegations of tender irregularities between 2023 and 2025. These irregularities allegedly involved the awarding of tenders to companies with close ties to the mayor and other senior officials, in contrast to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
The recent actions by the Hawks, including obtaining a High Court order for the investigation, indicate a significant shift and commitment to thoroughly examining allegations. This is a welcome development for ActionSA, as it aligns with our unwavering commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring that public funds are utilised for the benefit of all citizens, not for the enrichment of a select few.
We commend the Hawks for their renewed efforts and urge them to conduct a swift, thorough, and impartial investigation to uncover the truth and bring those responsible for any wrongdoing to justice. ActionSA will continue to monitor this investigation closely and advocate for transparency and accountability in Polokwane Municipality.
ActionSA Welcomes Renewed Hawks Investigation into Polokwane Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager
ActionSA expresses its strong support and welcomes the raid reported by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, in the offices of Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager Thuso Nemogumoni.
This development signifies a crucial step towards accountability and transparency in local governance, following persistent allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering within the Polokwane Municipality.
ActionSA Limpopo Chairperson Victor Mothemela had previously filed a criminal complaint against Mayor Mpe and senior municipal officials at the Polokwane Police Station, citing widespread allegations of tender irregularities between 2023 and 2025. These irregularities allegedly involved the awarding of tenders to companies with close ties to the mayor and other senior officials, in contrast to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
The recent actions by the Hawks, including obtaining a High Court order for the investigation, indicate a significant shift and commitment to thoroughly examining allegations. This is a welcome development for ActionSA, as it aligns with our unwavering commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring that public funds are utilised for the benefit of all citizens, not for the enrichment of a select few.
We commend the Hawks for their renewed efforts and urge them to conduct a swift, thorough, and impartial investigation to uncover the truth and bring those responsible for any wrongdoing to justice. ActionSA will continue to monitor this investigation closely and advocate for transparency and accountability in Polokwane Municipality.