Matlhogonolo Samuel

government official

Matlhogonolo Samuel is the deputy director responsible for prospecting and licensing in the Department of Mines. He recently gained media attention as a state witness in a corruption trial involving his former boss, Moagi, who is accused of accepting a substantial bribe from New Energy Company Pty Ltd in exchange for issuing prospecting licenses. Samuel's testimony outlined the procedural steps taken within the department that led to the approval of these licenses, providing critical evidence in the ongoing legal proceedings.