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RAMOTSHERE MOILOA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY publication
RAMOTSHERE MOILOA LOCAL MUNICIPALITYRef: https://www.ramotshere.gov.za/sites/default/files/2026-07/PUBLIC%20NOTICE-%20BEWARE%20OF%20PROCUREMENT%20FRAUD.pdf
Official source
Source domain: ramotshere.gov.za
Collected on 15 July 2026
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What this means
This is a public notice issued by Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality warning about procurement fraud. It says scammers are impersonating municipal officials and requesting payments or other financial benefits from prospective bidders to “secure” tenders, quotations, contracts, or purchase orders. The notice states that no municipal official is authorised to request or accept payments for procurement awards, that procurement is conducted under applicable legislation (including the MFMA) and the municipality’s supply chain management policy, and that the municipality does not use personal bank accounts, WhatsApp, or unofficial email addresses for procurement. It advises recipients not to pay or share confidential information, to verify suspicious communications using official municipal contact details, and to report immediately (and to SAPS where appropriate).
Facts
Reference
https://www.ramotshere.gov.za/sites/default/files/2026-07/PUBLIC%20NOTICE-%20BEWARE%20OF%20PROCUREMENT%20FRAUD.pdf
Parties
Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and municipality, MFMA) and the municipality
Key Takeaways
- Issuer: Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
- Subject: Beware of procurement fraud / impersonation of municipal officials
- Claimed scam: requesting payment or financial benefits to secure tender/quotation/contract
- Stated rule: no municipal official may request/accept payment, gift, favour, or financial benefit for procurement awards
- Legal/procurement basis mentioned: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and municipality Supply Chain Management Policy
- Fraud indicators: requests to pay via personal bank accounts, WhatsApp, or unofficial email addresses
- Advice: do not pay; do not disclose confidential banking/business information
- Verification: contact the municipality using official contact details on its website
- Reporting: report immediately to the municipality and, where appropriate, to SAPS
- Recommended publication channels: municipal website banner, Supply Chain Management/Tenders section, official Facebook/social media, notice board and supplier registration office, and future tender advertisements with a standard fraud disclaimer
- Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
- South African Police Service (SAPS)