Event Brief
Knysna former mayor arrested amid security tender probe
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: Knysna’s former mayor, acting municipal manager and acting CFO were arrested over alleged corruption linked to a security contract. The arrests deepen a leadership crisis as an SIU investigation examines the municipality’s R68-million security tender.
WHO: Knysna’s former mayor, acting municipal manager and acting CFO
WHAT: Arrested over alleged corruption connected to a security contract tied to a R68-million municipal security tender under SIU investigation.
WHEN: Oct 02, 2026 at 11:21 AM ET
WHERE: Knysna, South Africa
WHY: The arrests are linked to alleged corruption involving a municipal security contract that is being investigated by the SIU, including the R68-million security tender.
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