Former prosecutor in court over fake jobs

Former district court prosecutor Siphokazi Magangana and her alleged accomplice appeared in the Roodepoort magistrate’s court on Tuesday to face charges of corruption and money laundering.

Magangana, previously stationed at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court, allegedly duped three people in August 2022 into paying R10,000 each into a bank account belonging to Yandisa Yolanda Jam Jam in exchange for employment as prosecutors without having to undergo job interviews.

“When this promise was not fulfilled, the three complained in May 2023 to the office for ethics and accountability of the NPA for investigation,” National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said.

In December 2023, the office recommended the case be referred to the labour relations unit of the NPA for disciplinary action and that Magangana be charged with corruption and fraud.

Both accused remain in custody and will return to court on Friday.

“The public is warned not to fall prey to false promises as legitimate NPA hiring processes require no payment of any kind,” Mjonondwane said.

The NPA has official and transparent recruitment procedures to fill vacancies, which are publicised on the NPA and the department of public service and administration websites, and the NPA social media platforms, Mjonondwane said.

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