A brigadier general from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Intelligence Division appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court today on a corruption charge involving R1.5 million.
NPA Regional Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana, said Brigadier General Johannes Prince Mkabela (53) is accused of attempting to bribe an investigating officer who is handling an intimidation case against him.
According to the allegations, Mkabela met with the investigating officer on 13 February and paid R50 000 as a deposit. He allegedly promised to pay the remaining balance by September 2026 in exchange for the officer destroying the case docket against him.
Members of the Madlanga Commission Task Team arrested Mkabela following the exchange.
The matter was postponed to 20 February for bail investigations.
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