POLOKWANE – Two people accused of fraud, theft and money laundering in a case involving about R11 million allegedly taken from deceased estates have been granted bail of R60 000 each.

Rirzhaku Tibana, 30, and Jabulani Nephtal Maluleke, 43, were released by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court after the State did not oppose their bail applications.

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The pair face a combined 101 charges alongside their co-accused.

Bail conditions

As part of their bail conditions:

• Tibana must report to a police station in Pretoria between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM every Friday
• Maluleke must report to Letsitele police station during the same hours

The allegations

The case relates to allegations involving the administration of 15 deceased estates, for which accused Charlotte Tibana had been appointed as executor.

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According to the State’s case, funds were unlawfully withdrawn from the estates and subsequently concealed or transferred in an attempt to disguise their source and movement.

The alleged amount involved is approximately R11 million.

The State further alleges that some of the money was used to acquire assets, including a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 bought from a dealership in Pretoria.

It is also alleged that Peter Nonyane Gagashe used some of the proceeds for stokvel contributions and the construction of a residential property.

The State alleges that a Ford Raptor purchased by Gagashe was registered in Tibana’s name.

Second estate matter

In another estate matter involving R4.24 million, the State alleges that about R1.47 million was paid to the deceased’s children, while the remainder was allegedly misappropriated.

According to the State, some of the alleged proceeds were transferred through a company linked to one of the accused.

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Continued offending alleged

The State further alleges that Charlotte Tibana was aware as early as 2024 that she was under investigation, but continued committing offences, including alleged offences as recently as July 2026.

Case postponed

The matter was postponed to November 6, 2026, for further investigations.

The allegations have not been tested in court and the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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