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07/09/2026

NPA READY TO PROCEED WITH JUB JUB FIREARM-RELATED CASE

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has finalised its investigations in the matter involving media personality Molemo Katleho Maarohanye, popularly known as "Jub Jub", and is ready to proceed with the prosecution.

Maarohanye appeared before the Germiston Magistrates' Court after failing to appear at the previous court proceedings.

During the court appearance, the State requested a postponement to allow sufficient time to fully furnish the defence with the docket contents. The matter was subsequently postponed to 17 September 2026.

Maarohanye faces charges of possession of an imitation firearm with the intent to commit an offence and pointing of anything likely to cause a person to believe that it is a firearm.
The charges arise from an incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale on 14 June 2026. During the ensuing investigation, law enforcement officials seized a pellet gun at Maarohanye's residence.

The NPA reiterates its readiness to proceed with the matter and remains committed to ensuring that the prosecution is conducted fairly, impartially, and in accordance with the law.

Issued by:
Magaboke Mohlatlole
NPA Communications Officer: Gauteng Division, Johannesburg

NPA SECURES CONVICTION OF WOMAN FOR PREMEDITATED MURDER OF SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRLThe National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has...
07/09/2026

NPA SECURES CONVICTION OF WOMAN FOR PREMEDITATED MURDER OF SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured the conviction of Noluvuyo Sinyikatha (23) for the premeditated murder of six-year-old Likuwe Mpokopi, whom she drowned in a river at Ngcanasini, Mqanduli, on 28 August 2024. Relying on compelling circumstantial evidence and a confession that the accused later sought to repudiate, the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Mthatha found that Sinyikatha murdered the child because she believed the girl's mother was responsible for the death of her own nine-month-old baby, who had died a few days earlier.

The child's lifeless body was discovered floating in the river by women collecting firewood during the late afternoon of the incident. Community members gathered at the scene, but no one initially knew how the child had drowned in a shallow stream situated some distance from her home. Two days later, a community member informed the police that she had seen Sinyikatha walking with the deceased child towards the river shortly before midday on the day of the murder.

Following her arrest, Sinyikatha confessed that she had killed the child because she believed her own baby had been killed by the deceased's mother. The deceased's mother is the sister of Sinyikatha's boyfriend and the father of her late child. The families had been living together at the Mpokopi homestead before the infant died following an illness.

When the trial commenced, the accused challenged the admissibility of her confession, resulting in a trial-within-a-trial. The court ultimately ruled the confession admissible.

State Advocate Siphokazi Maarman led evidence from witnesses, including the community member who saw the accused leaving the homestead with the child and another witness who observed a woman matching the accused's description dragging a young girl towards the river. Although there were no eyewitnesses to the actual drowning, the court found that the State had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Director of Public Prosecutions in the Eastern Cape, Advocate Samkelo Mtwana, commended both the prosecutor and the investigating officer for their dedication and professionalism in securing the conviction. Attention now turns to the sentencing proceedings, scheduled for 18 September 2026, where the State will seek an appropriate sentence that reflects the gravity of the offence.

The NPA remains steadfast in its commitment to combating violence against society's most vulnerable members and ensuring that victims and their families receive justice through the criminal justice system.

Issued by:

Luxolo Tyali
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Eastern Cape Division

07/09/2026

A SERVICE PROVIDER APPEARS IN COURT IN RELATION TO THE EMFULENI MUNICIPALITY R16 MILLION FRAUD AND CORRUPTION

A director of the company Mabula Forestry and Construction, Mpho Edward Malema (40) appeared at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court for his first appearance. He is facing a charge of corruption, fraud and theft all worth R16 million.

It is alleged that between July 2015 and July 2023, the Emfuleni Local Municipality Fleet Manager, Lerato Selaelo Mpholo (45), who is Accused 1 in the matter, received payments of R50 000, as well as other undisclosed amounts, from Malema for facilitating and awarding the Emfuleni Local Municipality fleet procurement contracts to Malema and his company.

Following the awarding of the contracts, the municipality allegedly ordered and paid R16 million to Malema for the procurement of 18 vehicles, including UD trucks and bakkies. However, the vehicles were allegedly never delivered to the municipality. Seven of the vehicles have since been recovered from other entities, the rest of the vehicles are still outstanding.
In court the matter was postponed to 14 September 2026 for formal bail investigations and possible bail application. The state intends to oppose his release on bail.

Issued by:
Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Gauteng Division: Pretoria

07/09/2026

FOURTH ACCUSED ADDED IN REIGER PARK SHOOTING CASE

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has added Mcfoolen Ford as the fourth accused in the Reiger Park shooting case.

Ford made his first appearance before the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court following his arrest on 04 September 2026, after further police investigations.

Ford is expected to appear alongside his co-accused, Regan Cheslyn Collins (23), Jamal Meyer (24), and Elvino Crawford (27), on 08 September 2026 for a bail hearing.

All four accused face four counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, as well as charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The charges stem from a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on 07 August 2026, during which Roleen Lessing, Jayden Magerman, Constable Tomatsane, and Constable Sibeko were killed.

Constables Tomatsane and Sibeko were members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit.

The NPA will continue to work closely with the investigating team to ensure that the matter proceeds in accordance with the law.

Issued by:
Magaboke Mohlatlole
NPA Communications Officer
Gauteng Division, Johannesburg

07/09/2026

MAPISA-NQAKULA’S SECTION 174 APPLICATION DISMISSED

The Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria, dismissed Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Application in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, to have her acquited on 12 counts of corruption and 1 count of Money Laundering. Judge Mashudu Munzhelele ruled that there is a prima facie case for Mapisa-Nqakula to answer. She subsequently opted to take the stand wherein her defence attorney led her evidence. The matter was adjourned to Tuesday, 08 September 2026 for further trial.

This judgment follows an extensive argument presented to the court by the IDAC’s senior state advocate, Emile van der Merwe, wherein he argued against this application. The Acting Investigating Director of IDAC, Adv Ntuthuzelo Vanara welcomes this judgment. “The judgment is demonstrative of the rule of law being in motion. Our team of prosecutors and investigators presented a solid case in their endeavour to prove the validity of the charges levelled against the accused”, remarked Adv Vanara.

Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering, wherein she is accused of soliciting R4,5 million, with R2,1 million allegedly received as cash from a service provider.

Enquiries:
Henry Mamothame
IDAC- Spokesperson

Adv Ntuthuzelo Vanara Sworn in as Acting Head of IDACAdvocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara was officially sworn in this morning as ...
07/09/2026

Adv Ntuthuzelo Vanara Sworn in as Acting Head of IDAC

Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara was officially sworn in this morning as the Acting Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) at the Pretoria High Court. The oath of office was administered by Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba of the Gauteng Division of the High Court. Adv Vanara takes up the position in an acting capacity until a permanent head is appointed.

Adv Vanara also met with the IDAC team. The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Andy Mothibi led the official handover process and welcome sessions, introducing Adv Vanara to the directorate's executive leadership and operational staff.

Speaking during the meet and greet, NDPP Adv Andy Mothibi emphasised the essential role IDAC plays in restoring public confidence in the fight against corruption, reiterating the NPA's commitment to supporting the directorate's investigative and prosecutorial mandate.

Adv Vanara is a senior executive and accomplished legal, governance and regulatory leader with more than 25 years progressive experience across state institutions, state-owned enterprises, Parliament and other complex and highly regulated environments. He previously served as the Group Executive: Legal, Governance & Regulatory at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), with earlier senior leadership experience at the Parliament of South Africa and across pension fund, audit and risk, ethics and governance structures.

He holds a B. Proc qualification from Vista University, LLB and LLM qualifications from the University of Free State.

Before joining IDAC, he was Chief legal Counsel of the Special investigating Unit (SIU),providing strategic leadership across the organisation, with specific focus on civil litigation and asset recovery, corporate legal services, legal support to investigations as well as legal compliance management. He will join the IDAC on secondment basis and assumes the responsibilities of the Acting Head of IDAC with immediate effect.

📷NPA/Luzuko Tyala and Henry Mamothame

04/09/2026

NPA WELCOMES BAIL DENIAL FOR ATTORNEY AND TMPD OFFICIAL ACCUSED IN R6 MILLION FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

Polokwane, Limpopo – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the Polokwane Magistrates' Court's decision to deny bail to attorney Charlotte Tibana (33) and Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) official Peter Nonyane (36), who are facing 43 charges including theft, fraud, alternatively theft, and money laundering.

The State successfully opposed bail, arguing that Tibana had allegedly interfered with the ongoing investigation by contacting witnesses and police officials and requesting that the matter be closed. The State further submitted that the investigating officer is in possession of voice recordings allegedly sent to complainants and that Tibana continued contacting witnesses while in custody.

In addition, the State argued that Tibana owns several properties and alleged that some had been registered in the name of her younger sibling, Rirhandzu Tibana, to conceal the proceeds of the alleged criminal activities.
The charges stem from allegations relating to the administration of deceased estates for which Tibana had been appointed executor. The State submitted that despite allegedly becoming aware as early as 2024 that she was being investigated, she continued to commit further offences, including some allegedly committed as recently as July 2026. The State also informed the court that Tibana previously worked at the Master's Office before qualifying and practising as an attorney and was therefore familiar with the processes and responsibilities associated with the administration of deceased estates.

Nonyane was arrested in Pretoria on 14 August 2026, while Tibana was arrested in Polokwane on 17 August 2026. Their arrests followed an extensive investigation into the alleged unlawful withdrawal and laundering of funds from two deceased estates. The State alleges that the accused unlawfully concealed or disguised the nature, source, location, disposition, and movement of approximately R6 million withdrawn from bank accounts belonging to different deceased estates.
According to the allegations before the court, approximately R1.65 million of the funds was used to purchase a used Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 from a dealership in Pretoria. The State further alleges that Nonyane used part of the proceeds to make stokvel contributions and to build a residential property.
In a separate estate matter valued at R4 245 762.04, the State alleges that only R1 470 000 was paid to the deceased's children, while the remainder of the funds was allegedly misappropriated.

In opposing bail, the NPA submitted that the seriousness of the charges, the strength of the State's case, the ongoing investigation, and allegations of witness interference weighed heavily against the release of the accused.

The court agreed with the State's submissions and denied both accused bails. The matter was postponed to 06 November 2026 for further investigations. Both accused remain in custody.

The NPA remains committed to ensuring accountability in matters involving fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering. These offences undermine public confidence in legal and public institutions and often deprive rightful beneficiaries of assets intended for their benefit.
The successful opposition to bail underscores the NPA's commitment to protecting the integrity of investigations and ensuring that those accused of serious financial crimes are brought before the courts to answer the charges against them.

Issued by:
Mashudu Malabi
Regional Spokesperson | Limpopo Division
National Prosecuting Authority

04/09/2026

LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR TEMBISA MAN WHO HELD PARTNER CAPTIVE

Tembisa, Gauteng- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of 46-year-old Bhutan Sizwe Mlotshwa by the Tembisa Magistrates’ Court following the prolonged physical and sexual abuse of his intimate partner.

Mlotshwa was sentenced to life imprisonment for r**e. He was also sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder, five years’ imprisonment for kidnapping and 12 months’ imprisonment for contravening the Immigration Act.

The offences were committed between July 2021 and March 2022 in Tembisa South, where Mlotshwa and the victim, who were in an intimate relationship, lived together as tenants.

The court heard that the victim informed Mlotshwa that she wanted to visit her family, but he objected, resulting in an argument. Mlotshwa became violent, assaulted the victim and locked her inside their room against her will.

Mlotshwa would leave the victim locked inside the room when he went to work and threatened to kill her if she sought help. During her captivity, she was subjected to prolonged physical and sexual abuse.

Evidence presented by State Prosecutor Innocent Baloyi revealed that Mlotshwa repeatedly r**ed the victim without her consent. He also burned her with ci******es and assaulted her on the head with an iron bar. The victim sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg. Despite her pleas for Mlotshwa to take her to a doctor, he refused to seek medical assistance for her.

The victim eventually managed to seek help when a witness arrived at the residence looking for Mlotshwa while he was away. The witness assisted her in escaping and seeking help.
In welcoming the sentence, the NPA reiterates that violence against women, particularly within intimate relationships, constitutes a serious violation of the dignity, bodily integrity and safety of victims.

The life sentence imposed in this matter reflects the gravity of the offences and the devastating consequences of gender-based violence.
The NPA remains committed to the vigorous prosecution of perpetrators of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and to ensuring that victims are treated with dignity throughout the criminal justice process.

Prosecutors will continue to place compelling evidence before the courts and advocate for sentences that reflect the seriousness of these crimes.

Issued by:
Magaboke Mohlatlole
NPA Communications Officer
Gauteng Division, Johannesburg

04/09/2026

SPRINGBOK MAN SENTENCED FOR COUSIN’S MURDER FOLLOWING DRINKING SESSION

Springbok, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence imposed on 40-year-old Shaunville Burgess by the Springbok Regional Court following his conviction for the murder of his cousin, Jacques Ricardo Cloete, in Komaggas near Springbok.

Burgess was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, of which two years were suspended for five years on condition that he is not convicted of an offence involving violence committed during the period of suspension. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.

The matter was successfully prosecuted by Regional Court Prosecutor Basil K**k. The court heard that the incident occurred on 03 June 2025 following a drinking session involving Burgess, Cloete and other community members.

On the day of the incident, Cloete and a friend had been running errands before purchasing alcohol and joining Cloete’s brother and another friend at a gathering under a carport near Cloete’s residence.

Burgess later joined the group but was asked by Cloete to leave. Despite the request, Burgess remained at the gathering.
Later, after more alcohol had been purchased and consumed, an argument broke out between Burgess and Cloete after Burgess interrupted Cloete while he was recording a voice note to his sister.

A physical altercation subsequently broke out between the two men.
The altercation escalated and continued until they reached the Alpha Eenheid shop, where Burgess pushed Cloete to the ground and repeatedly stabbed him with a knife before fleeing the scene.
Members of the community alerted the police, who attended the scene. A nurse from a local clinic was called and declared Cloete dead.

A post-mortem examination established that Cloete had sustained multiple stab wounds, including a penetrating wound to the neck, which was identified as the cause of death.
During the proceedings, Burgess admitted that he stabbed Cloete while he was angry and that his life was not in danger at the time, as Cloete was not armed with a dangerous weapon. He further admitted that, although he did not have the direct intention to kill Cloete, he foresaw that stabbing a person in the neck could result in death but nevertheless proceeded with his actions.

Burgess pleaded guilty to murder and was subsequently convicted.
In determining an appropriate sentence, the court found that substantial and compelling circumstances existed to justify a deviation from the prescribed minimum sentence. These included that alcohol had been consumed, that a physical altercation had taken place between Burgess and Cloete, that Burgess was a first offender, and the circumstances surrounding the commission of the offence.

The NPA welcomes the sentence and reiterates that disagreements and interpersonal conflicts should never be resolved through violence. The consumption of alcohol cannot excuse violent conduct that results in the loss of life.

The NPA remains committed to prosecuting violent crimes without fear, favour or prejudice and to presenting strong cases before the courts to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. Violence has devastating and lasting consequences for victims, families and communities, and the NPA will continue to pursue sentences that reflect the seriousness of such offences.

Issued by:

Mojalefa Senokoatsane
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Northern Cape Division

04/09/2026

MAN SENTENCED TO TWO LIFE TERMS FOR RA**NG GIRLFRIEND’S 10-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

Pretoria, Gauteng – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the two life sentences imposed by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on a 43-year-old man from Olievenhoutbosch following his conviction on two counts of ra**ng his girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter. In addition, the man was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The court ordered the 10-year sentence to run concurrently with the second life sentence. His name was also ordered to be entered into the National Register for S*x Offenders, and he was declared unfit to possess a firearm.

In May 2020, the victim’s mother travelled to Venda to visit family and left the child at her uncle’s residence in Olievenhoutbosch. On the same day, the man collected the child and took her to the home he shared with her mother in the same area.
Later that day, the man took the child from her bedroom to his bedroom, where he undressed and r**ed her. He thereafter threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the abuse. The following day, after returning from work, the man showed the child a toy gun, dragged her into his bedroom, undressed her and r**ed her again. The second r**e occurred despite the child having sustained injuries to her private parts during the previous assault. On 19 December 2020, while the victim was visiting her aunt in Diepsloot, the man arrived at the residence to collect her so that they could travel to Venda. When the child saw him at the gate, she began crying and disclosed the sexual abuse to her aunt. The matter was reported to the police on the same day. Following investigations, the man was arrested at his residence on 22 January 2021. He remained in custody after the NPA successfully opposed his application for bail.

During the trial, the man pleaded not guilty and denied committing the offences. However, State Prosecutor Advocate Corrine Sam presented compelling evidence, including the testimony of the victim, which proved his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
During sentencing proceedings, the man asked the court to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentence, submitting that the he was a first-time offender and had four minor children who were dependent on him. Adv Sam opposed the request, arguing that the offences were extremely serious and that the man had abused a position of trust. He took advantage of the victim’s vulnerability and the absence of her mother to sexually violate a child who regarded him as a father figure. Adv Sam further argued that the man persisted with the sexual abuse the following day despite the injuries the child had sustained during the first r**e. Adv Sam submitted that the man had shown no remorse for his actions and had instead provided different versions of what had occurred.

Adv Sam also presented a Victim Impact Statement (VIS), facilitated by Court Preparation Officer Chadd Wentzel. Through the statement, the victim described the profound impact the abuse had on her life, including difficulties trusting others, feelings of self-blame and the emotional trauma of having been violated by someone she regarded as a father figure.

In imposing sentence, the court agreed with the State that the man had shown no remorse and had grossly abused the trust placed in him by the victim’s mother and uncle. The court found that he had exploited the vulnerability of the child and had acted cruelly by using a toy gun to instil fear in her before ra**ng her. The court further emphasised the responsibility of the courts to impose sentences that protect women and children and send an unequivocal message that sexual violence will not be tolerated. The court found no substantial and compelling circumstances warranting a deviation from the prescribed minimum sentence and imposed two terms of life imprisonment for the r**e convictions.

The NPA remains steadfast in its commitment to vigorously prosecuting perpetrators of gender-based violence and sexual offences against children. Prosecutors will continue to present strong cases before the courts, ensure that the voices and experiences of victims are heard, and advocate for sentences that reflect the gravity of these crimes.

The identity of the convicted person has been withheld to protect the identity of the child victim.

Issued by:
Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Gauteng Division: Pretoria

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