A former prison boss in Limpopo who dished out tenders worth millions - even to a company owned by his girlfriend - and pocketed kickbacks has been convicted of fraud and corruption.
“Raphalalani connived with Pengson to inflate the prices of the items procured for the facility in return for a R369,380 payment that was transferred from Penson Manufacturing company into Clemson Carriers — a company which belonged to Raphalalani.”
In the same year, he awarded another tender worth almost R1.1m to Vhalenda Zwashu Trading Enterprise. The company was owned by his girlfriend, Delicia Sadiki.“Furthermore, Raphalalani together with Thabo Makamane, who was also a deputy director at the facility, awarded a tender worth R3,588,707 to Durafoam Distributors CC without following due processes,” said Maluleke.
Raphalalani was found guilty on two counts of corruption and 25 counts of fraud while Clemsons Carriers — the company registered under his name — was found guilty on one count of corruption and 10 counts of fraud. Pengson Manufacturing and Distribution was found guilty on two counts of corruption and 25 counts of fraud.Makamane has pleaded not guilty and will appear in court on October 22 for trial.
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