Matome Chiloane Linked to Pule Mabe’s R27 Million Fraud Case: MEC Denies Any Involvement

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The MEC said he had never received any funds from Pule Mabe. (Photo: X)

In a troubling development for Gauteng’s political landscape, Education MEC Matome Chiloane has been implicated in a significant fraud case linked to former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe. The case involves allegations of corrupt practices surrounding a R27 million tender awarded for three-wheeled vehicles. Chiloane vehemently denies any wrongdoing, stating that he has never received any money from Mabe.

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has found himself amidst controversy as he is allegedly linked to a fraud case involving Pule Mabe, a senior member of the African National Congress (ANC). Reports from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) indicate that Chiloane may have received R185,000 from Mabe, who is facing charges for fraud and corruption related to a R27 million tender awarded to his company.

The allegations suggest that during his tenure as the City of Ekurhuleni’s infrastructure and transformation cluster coordinator, Chiloane benefitted from a tender awarded to Mabe’s company for the supply of three-wheeled waste collection vehicles. Mabe’s company was granted a tender to deliver 200 vehicles, with Ekurhuleni ordering 70 units. It is alleged that Chiloane received payments over ten different transactions.

Chiloane has strongly denied these claims, asserting that he is not under investigation. He stated, “My advice; ask the political leaders of the time. They can give you answers. As for me, I don’t know anything. No one called me, and I am certain I am not being investigated. Secondly, I have never received any money ever from Mr. Mabe in my entire life.”

In related developments, Pule Mabe was granted bail of R30,000 by the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court after appearing on charges of fraud involving the R27 million tender. Mabe and his six co-accused face numerous charges, including fraud, corruption, and theft, stemming from an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI). The case has raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of public officials and the processes surrounding tender allocations in Gauteng.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the implications for Chiloane and the broader ANC community remain significant. The scrutiny over public officials’ conduct emphasizes the pressing need for accountability and transparency in governance. As this story develops, it raises critical questions about the extent of political corruption and the mechanisms in place to prevent such abuses of power.

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