Former SAA chairperson appears in court on fraud, corruption charges

Summary

On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Richards Bay Magistrates’ Court granted bail to two individuals, former South African Airways (SAA) board chairperson Dudu Myeni and former Sondolo IT director Trevor Mathenjwa, in the amount of R10,000 each. The pair was arrested earlier in the day on charges of fraud and corruption related to the controversial business, BOSASA.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Investigating Directorate spokesperson, Sindisiwe Seboka, Myeni is accused of failing to disclose her interests during her tenure as SAA board chairperson. She allegedly received various benefits, including security upgrades valued at R200,000 for her Richards Bay premises, hotel accommodation, and travel expenses for herself and individuals close to her, all facilitated by BOSASA between May 2014 and March 2015.

The total value of these benefits is approximately R307,000. Seboka stated that Myeni’s actions constitute corruption, as she received gratification from BOSASA subsidiary Sondolo IT, offered by Trevor Mathenjwa, the company’s former director.

The case is expected to return to court in November. This development is significant, as it marks a major step forward in the investigation into allegations of corruption and fraud involving BOSASA, a company that has been at the center of several controversies in the past.

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