Magistrate appears in court on driving licence fraud charges
A KwaZulu Natal magistrate has appeared in court on charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and defeating the ends justice.
Bonginkosi Herman Mtshali (56) appeared at the Empangeni Magistrates Court today. A magistrate and prosecutor from areas outside of Empangeni were arranged to lead proceedings because Mr Mtshali works in the same court.
He was arrested by the South African Police Services on 15 April 2021. His arrest follows an intensive investigation by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit into the irregular manner in which he obtained his driving licence.
He was granted bail of R2000 and the case was postponed to 28 April 2021. His next court appearance will be in Mpumalanga where he is expected to be joined by five other suspects.
His arrest is a clear demonstration that no one is above the law and that NTACU investigates all allegations without fear or favour. Members of the public are called to report fraud and corruption involving the issuing of driving licences to ntacu@rtmc.co.za. WhatsApp messages can be sent to 0832937989.
Contact person:
Simon Zwane
Chief Communication Officer
Tel: 012 999 5200
Cell: 082 551 9892
