Former prosecutor who took money to make case disappear found guilty of corruption

A former prosecutor at the Thohoyandou magistrates court was convicted on Tuesday of corruption after receiving a bribe to make a case disappear.

The conviction follows an incident in May 2020 when Leonard Makhado Ratshilumela, 50, was arrested at Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou by the Hawks during an undercover operation when he was demanding a gratification from the parent of an accused.

“In his plea he submitted he accepted gratification of R6,000 with the intention to destroy the docket for the reckless and negligent driving charges against the minor child, instead of referring the case to the child justice court,” said the National Prosecuting Authority.He allegedly tried to kill the witnesses in the corruption case by burning their house with petrol.He remains in custody while awaiting sentencing on November 21.

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