Tuesday , 24 February 2026

Michael Mdluli

Bail application of accused in Mpumalanga Education graft resumes

Suspects arrested in connection with the defrauding of the Mpumalanga Education Department make their first appearance at the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on February 23, 2026.

The suspects arrested for defrauding the Mpumalanga Education Department of millions of rand are expected to continue their bail application in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The 28 accused appeared in court on Monday. Five of them, including two government officials, Absalom Thela and Ruth Khoza, were granted bail of R 50 000 and R 5000 respectively. The accused …

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