The Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Dr Nomsa Masuku, was granted a R20 000 bail by the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Palm Ridge,
Masuku, who was arrested on Friday morning, is facing charges of theft, fraud and money laundering of R1.2 million.
“The alleged offenses were committed during her tenure as Head of Standard Bank’s Social Corporate Investments Programme, prior to her appointment at the IEC.
She allegedly transferred a sum of R800 000 to a second individual implicated in the case.
Furthermore, the state alleges that she illicitly awarded bursaries worth R400 000 to ineligible recipients, including family members and friends,” said National Prosecuting Authority Regional Spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane.
Meanwhile, the IEC said it has noted Masuku’s arrest and court appearance.
“Electoral Commission is aware of the reported arrest of Commissioner Dr Nomsa Masuku.
It appears that the matter relates to her erstwhile employment and
does not relate to her tenure in the Commission both as an employee and commissioner.
The Commission will monitor developments in the matter,” read a statement from the IEC.
The case was postponed to 4 September to allow the state sufficient time to apprehend the outstanding suspect.
