The new charges were also brought against a former head of the department, Patience Mercia Mokhali (60), as well as Babereki Consulting Engineers and its director, Tshegolekae Motaung (59). The NPA.
Block, who was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for corruption, briefly appear before the Upington Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning and the case has been postponed to 11 July and transferred.
Former Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block, who is currently serving a 15-year sentence for corruption, is facing new charges in connection with R51 million tender fraud.
The Hawks provincial spokesperson, Nomthandazo Mnisi, says a 52-year-old former senior practitioner allegedly received bribes to the tune of R60 000. She says the alleged crime allegedly took place.