The former Deputy Minister of Correctional Services in South Africa Thabang Makwetla has been granted R10 000 bail after he appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg on charges relating to the contravention of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA) and fraud.
Makwetla was arrested by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).
IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame said the charges emanate from the alleged security upgrade to his home by BOSASA in 2015, valued at approximately R350 000.
Mamothame said Makwetla’s repeated failure to disclose this material benefit to Parliament over four years, violated his legal and ethical duty under the Members of Parliament Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests.
His matter was postponed to 04 November 2025 for disclosure.
