AFU freezes millions in assets related to alleged PPE corruption case

Summary:

The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit has obtained a preservation order against assets worth R27 million related to a PPE matter in the Northern Cape. The assets, owned by Kimberley businessman Somandla Sibisi and his companies, include a residential property, business property, kitchen equipment, and a car. The NPA alleges that the assets were bought with proceeds from the Northern Cape Department of Health through PPE-related tenders. Sibisi and 13 co-accused, including several former department officials, are facing charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering, and have appeared in the Kimberley Magistrates' Court. The preservation order will remain in place until an application for final forfeiture to the State is made.