R34 Million Fleet Tender Mystery | Johannesburg News

A R34.7 million vehicle deal with Mpho Edward Malema’s company, Maboela Forestry and Construction, has sparked a major corruption scandal in Emfuleni — far exceeding the initial R16 million figure. Despite police arresting Malema for fraud and theft over missing vehicles, the municipality insists the money wasn’t stolen, only that some of the 19 delivered vehicles are unaccounted for. The procurement was handled under a National Treasury contract, and officials are withholding further details pending court proceedings. With Malema set to return to court for bail on September 14, the mystery around the missing assets and misreported figures continues to grow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-09-14-ghost-fleet-bill-r34m-paid-to-company-not-r16m/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f0d74a28484c85a Report issues to [email protected].