{"id":97491,"date":"2026-04-19T06:28:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/mamabolo-orders-probe-into-emfuleni-land-lease-issues"},"modified":"2026-04-19T06:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:34:28","slug":"mamabolo-orders-probe-into-emfuleni-land-lease-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/mamabolo-orders-probe-into-emfuleni-land-lease-issues","title":{"rendered":"Mamabolo Orders Probe Into Emfuleni Land Lease Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Gauteng COGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has ordered a formal investigation into fresh allegations of wrongdoing at the embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality.<\/p>\n<p>Mamabolo directed the municipal council to investigate claims that the municipality irregularly leased its own land to private individuals, who have subsequently opened a pub on the site.<\/p>\n<p>Allegations suggest the property was leased for three years at a rate of only R3,000 per month.<\/p>\n<p>This latest probe adds to the mounting pressure on Emfuleni, which is already under intense scrutiny for its financial management and safety record.<\/p>\n<p>Recent reports revealed the municipality paid out millions in overtime despite a visible decline in service delivery to residents.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently investigating whether the murder of senior clerk Martha Rantsofu was linked to her professional duties at the municipality.<\/p>\n<p>Mamabolo\u2019s Spokesperson, Theo Nkoni, confirmed that the council has been given a 30-day deadline to submit a comprehensive report on the land lease matter.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the terms of reference, the investigation should determine whether the property was leased at market value and whether due process was followed,&#8221; Nkoni stated. &#8220;The Gauteng Provincial Government continues to advance a coordinated approach to strengthening municipalities, anchored in accountability, effective governance, and improved service delivery, through the Local Government Turnaround Strategy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. Gauteng COGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has ordered a formal investigation into fresh allegations of wrongdoing at the embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality. Mamabolo directed the municipal council to investigate claims that the municipality irregularly leased its own land to private individuals, who have subsequently opened a pub on the site. 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