Kudakwashe Mpofu’s legal ordeal took a turn when his fraud case was postponed by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.
Former North West CFO fraud case postponed
The case against Kudakwashe Mpofu, charged with using a fraudulent permit to extend his stay in South Africa, saw a postponement in proceedings to Tuesday, 26 March 2024.
The former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) voluntarily surrendered to authorities, following his resignation.
With the state poised to oppose bail, further charges against Mpofu remain a possibility.
Lumka Mahanjana, a spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), confirmed these developments in a statement:
“In court, the matter was postponed to March 26 2024, for bail information and possible bail application. The accused will remain in custody until his appearance. The NPA intends to oppose bail in the matter, and more charges might be added,” Mahanjana said.
Who is Kudakwashe Mpofu? – Qualifications and work experience he claims on his LinkedIn profile
The controversy surrounding Mpofu deepened with Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s declaration of Mpofu’s appointment as a “national embarrassment.”
The heart of the issue lies in Mpofu’s work permit, which, according to Motsoaledi, features falsified reference and control numbers.
Despite these allegations, Mpofu, a Zimbabwean national, has fought against deportation, securing a court order last year that temporarily halted such actions.
Mpofu’s LinkedIn profile paints a picture of a well-qualified and experienced professional.
It lists significant roles, including his recent position as CFO at the NWDC and a prior role as an Asset Manager.
Before these, he was an Assistant Manager at SNG Grant Thornton for over six years.
Mpofu claims to hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy from the University of Johannesburg, a credential obtained from 2011 to 2014, which the tertiary institution has yet to verify.