A former claims and legal officer at the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Nobuhle Magwaza, has been sentenced to an effective 10 years in prison after soliciting a bribe of half a million rand.
Her actions, which occurred between November 2019 and February 2020, have brought significant attention to the issue of corruption within government entities.
Details of the Bribe
According to the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, known as the Hawks, Magwaza was responsible for handling claims when she demanded R500,000 from a claimant. The demand was a part of her effort to fast-track the processing of a substantial R2.7 million claim.
The Hawks spokesperson, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo, stated, “She requested R50,000 to be paid in cash, while the balance of R450,000 was to be deposited into her bank account once the claim is finalised.”
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Legal Actions and Sentence
The case was brought to light through a report made to the Hawks, prompting an undercover operation. Magwaza was arrested in February 2020 and initially released on bail. Ultimately, she was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, with two of those years suspended for five years, resulting in a total of 10 years of direct imprisonment.
The Kwazulu-Natal head of the Hawks, Major General Lesetja Senona, has expressed satisfaction with the legal outcome, highlighting the effectiveness of the investigation team involved in the case.
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