Free State Development Corporation faces scrutiny for fuel station deal

Sifiso Mahlangu

The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) is under growing scrutiny after going ahead with a highly questionable land transaction involving the Maanankoe Filling Station in Namahali, Qwaqwa, despite legal advice and regulatory concerns. The deal has raised serious questions about the corporation’s governance and adherence to state procedures. The Maanankoe Filling Station, operated by Mr KJ Litabe, has been part of a long-standing arrangement with BP South Africa since 1988. However, following the expiration of BP’s lease agreement, Litabe sought to purchase the property. In June 2017, he made an offer of R1.3 million. The FDC began exploring the possibility of selling the land, even though it was held under a “Permission to Occupy” (PTO) agreement with the Namahadi Tribal Council, which controls the land. The PTO status placed limits…

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Star South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-20

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