Woman burns to death

invoiced and charged the department excessive amounts for services purportedly rendered and for services never rendered.

Investigations revealed that during the five years Majola allegedly received a Mercedes-Benz worth more than R430 000.

It is alleged the car was purchased by a company owned by the couple. He was also allegedly given several cash payments amounting to R6.5m towards buying a farm. Further, a pool was reportedly installed at Majola’s Ashburton home for R83 072 and a payment of R146 308 was made for architectural drawings for renovations to Majola’s home. The renovation plans were objected to by Majola’s neighbours and the building did not go ahead.

The Anti-Corruption Task Team (ACTT) obtained a restraint order late last month from the Pietermaritzburg High Court. The order stipulated that assets of R543 328 926 must be seized. This included houses, farms, cars and other property from Majola and the Govenders, as well as their closed corporations.

The criminal matter against the trio is set for June. “Upon conviction, the unit will apply for a confiscation order to the value of R543 328 926,” the ACTT said. WILLOWVALE police are investigating a case of arson after an elderly woman died in a suspected arson attack, Eastern Cape police said yesterday.

It was alleged that 70-year-old Nonarethi Maseti was found burnt to death at about 9am on Friday at her home in Nkanku location. She was found by her grandson who had come to visit her, Captain Jackson Manatha said.

“The deceased was staying alone. The family of the deceased suspect that the house was first doused with petrol before being set alight. The family members smelt petrol as they were the first to arrive at the scene,” he said.

Anyone with information about the arson is kindly requested to contact Willowvale police on 047 499 6200, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. – ANA