Hawks bust housing fraudsters
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The Hawks in Limpopo have arrested alleged fraudsters in Polokwane over the Talana temporary shacks that cost the Limpopo Department of Human Settlement over R2.4 million. Photo: Supplied. .
THE Hawks have arrested three people in Polokwane for fraud on Thursday, 17 December.
This follows the public outcry over 40 shacks worth over R2,4 million meant for temporary shelter for Talana Hostel residents in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
The three people, who include a housing official, were arrested in Polokwane for alleged fraud of the temporary housing units meant for the hostel dwellers.
Hawks spokesman Captain Matimba Maluleke said the suspects include a project manager from the Housing Development Agency (35) and company director (44), who built 40 units that don’t conform to the design and specifications required.