FORMER employee at a secondary school in Mogwase, Rustenburg, North West blows the lid on what she claims is massive financial misconduct by the principal.
The woman, who was at the school in 2022 and 2023, alleged she was unfairly dismissed after witnessing irregularities at the school.
According to the woman, the principal spent school money on personal luxuries, including a lavish birthday party for his child.
"On 31 March 2023, the principal sent me and a lady I worked with to buy bottles of alcohol with the school's money," she claimed.
She alleged that R10 000 was transferred to her colleague and they bought liquor, which was delivered to the principal's house in Rustenburg for his son's celebration.
The former employee claimed the principal allegedly used the school's account at a wholesale store to buy groceries for the same ceremony.
Daily Sun is in possession of bank statements which allegedly show that R182 400 was deposited into a catering company that is believed to belong to the principal's brother-in-law.
The same month, another R115 200 was allegedly paid to the same supplier, according to the statements.
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The whistleblower also alleged that both admin assistants currently working at the school are the principal's relatives, claiming this is evidence of nepotism.
"I tried reporting to anti-corruption, but allegedly failed because he has connections everywhere," she said.
She claimed the principal allegedly told people he is "untouchable".
Education spokesman Vuyo Mantshule confirmed that a matter relating to a secondary school in the area was formally reported during the 2023/2024 financial period.
"The case was referred to the Fraud and Compliance Investigation Unit. As the matter is currently under formal investigation, the department cannot comment on case-specific details at this stage," he said.
The investigation allegedly includes examining financial misconduct, procurement irregularities and nepotism claims. The whistleblower said she won't give up until justice is served.
