The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested the Hawks to investigate charges relating to bribery against Mr Aubrey Mothombeni and possible corruption by officials in the Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State. The now former Sunday World Assignments Editor, Mr Mothombeni, allegedly attempted to benefit from the proceeds of unlawful activities by aiding and abetting the facilitation of criminal activities by demanding a bribe in return for the non-publication of a series of news articles about the Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State.