A Limpopo department of social development has allegedly appointed a couple of companies to deliver a multimillion-rand project in what many believed was an act of nepotism and corruption. The department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the appointment of these companies. The companies were appointed to provide security services to the department from 1 April, 2023 to 31 March, 2026.
Those appointed are Leledu Security Services, which will be operating at Seshego Zone 3 Welfare offices, Mothiba Clinic, Andrew Mehlape One Stop Centre, Buffelshoek One Stop Centre and Seshego Treatment Centre. The second is Ompwa Trading. The allegations are that Leledu is owned by a Daniel Phooko, Petkay by Francinah Mathobo while Ompwa is allegedly owned by Peter Mathobo and Precious Phooko.