A 56-year-old woman, a secondary school principal in Vryburg, was arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation on Friday, 30 May 2025, for alleged corruption.
Her arrest follows an investigation into allegations of soliciting gratification from a complainant in exchange for contract teacher post. It is alleged that in June 2024, the suspect promised the complainant a contract teaching post on condition that the complainant pays her R30 000. The complainant allegedly paid the suspect R25 000 and another R5500 at a later stage. The complainant was subsequently hired.
Following an investigation, the suspect was apprehended and charged with two counts of corruption. She will appear in the Vryburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 02 June 2025.
