R4.7 billion
Total financial exposure
Limpopo Premier during the financial freefall that led to Section 100 intervention. Close ally of Julius Malema. Never prosecuted despite overseeing R2.7B in irregular expenditure.
Limpopo Premier (2009-2013) who oversaw the province's descent into financial chaos. Five departments accumulated R2.7 billion in irregular expenditure under his watch, triggering the first-ever Section 100(1)(b) intervention at provincial level. Close ally of Julius Malema. National Treasury found problems worsened significantly under his leadership. Never prosecuted.
Pain points connected to Cassel Mathale's documented incidents
Premier of Limpopo
Limpopo Office of the Premier
2000-01 – present(elected)
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies
Close political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale
Limpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies