The case against former African National Congress spokesperson, Pule Mabe, and his co-accused has been postponed by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court to 01 September 2026 for a pre-trial conference. The decision was taken during their court appearance in court on Thursday May 28.
NPA South Gauteng Spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said in a statement that the postponement follows the dismissal of representations made by some of the accused to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gauteng Division, Johannesburg.
He said Mabe appeared alongside his wife, Mmatlhekelo Mabe, and co-accused Loyiso Mkwana, Thandeka Mabasa, Matilda Gasela, Abdullah Mohamed Ismail, Tinyiko Mahuntsi, as well as two companies, Enviro Mobi and Kariki Media Holdings. He further said the accused, who include former senior officials from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, face multiple charges, including fraud, theft, and money laundering.
Magaboke said the charges stem from a tender allegedly unlawfully awarded in 2017 to a company linked to Mabe for the supply of waste collection vehicles. The State alleges that the contract was secured through fraudulent means.
The State has finalised its preparations and remains ready to proceed with the matter, he said .
He said the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) remains committed to ensuring accountability and upholding the rule of law in matters involving allegations of corruption and fraud.