The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State has laid criminal charges against acting Mohokare municipal manager Sam Mohale at the Zastron police station over alleged financial mismanagement and governance.
DA Parliamentary Leader George Michalakis says Mohale was appointed in 2023, and the municipality has received disclaimed audit outcomes for three consecutive years, with several unresolved irregularities.
He says Mohale was also issued with a ‘Notice of Intention to Issue a Certificate of Debt’ by the Auditor General in March.
This relates to a bulk water pipeline project that was allegedly never completed.
Michalakis says Mohokare residents deserve far better than than the current appalling service delivery.
🚨For municipalities to be able to deliver services, we need honest, competent, fit for purpose officials.
The DA Parliamentary Leader, George Michalakis, has laid criminal charges against the acting municipal manager of Mohokare Local Municipality. No one is above the law.… pic.twitter.com/iagBSDXc5R
— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) September 1, 2026
