HAWKS ARREST MASTER’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE IN R11 MILLION DECEASED ESTATES FRAUD PROBE
POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO – The Hawks have arrested an additional suspect, a 53-year-old employee of the Office of the Master of the High Court, in connection with an alleged R11 million fraud involving funds belonging to 15 deceased estates.
The suspect, who is reportedly employed as an estate controller, was arrested on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, working alongside the SAPS Provincial Tactical Response Team.
He is facing allegations of corruption linked to incidents dating back to 2023.
According to the Hawks, investigations suggest that the suspect may have abused his official position by allegedly facilitating referrals of deceased-estate clients to the legal practice of attorney Charlotte Tibana.
The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding these alleged referrals and whether the suspect benefited from the arrangement.
His arrest brings another development in the ongoing investigation, which has already seen Tibana, her husband, Constable Peter Nonyane, also known as Gagashe, and other co-accused arrested in connection with the alleged misappropriation of approximately R11 million from 15 deceased estates.
The broader investigation involves allegations of fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering.
The newly arrested suspect is expected to appear alongside Tibana before the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo, Major General Advocate Gopz Govender, said the investigation would pursue all leads, irrespective of the positions held by those implicated.
“The Hawks will follow the money and pursue every lead, regardless of who is involved or the position they hold. No one is above the law and no public office must ever become a gateway to personal enrichment,” Govender said.
He added that the Hawks remained committed to ensuring accountability and justice without fear, favour or prejudice.
The latest arrest raises further questions about the alleged involvement of officials entrusted with administering deceased estates and safeguarding the interests of beneficiaries.
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