Thulamela Local Municipality councillor Netshivhumbe Gumani appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court on September 18, 2026, following his arrest in June 2026 for allegedly attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator.
A Thulamela Local Municipality councillor has appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mahikeng on allegations of attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit investigator. Netshivhumbe Gumani was arrested in June 2026 during a joint operation by the SIU, the Hawks and the SAPS.
The state alleges Gumani offered an SIU investigator R70,000 to obstruct a corruption probe into lease tenders at Mahikeng Local Municipality.
An initial cash payment of R10,000 was allegedly handed over during a sting operation.The case has been postponed and transferred to the Commercial Crimes Court.Gumani is expected back in court on 7 December 2026.
