By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
20 January 2025- A man (49) briefly appeared before the Ottosdal Magistrate’s Court for fraud worth R2.3 million. In October 2021, a woman (63), allegedly approached by her friend who recruited her to join an investment scheme. She allegedly took her to a traditional healer at Golf View, Mahikeng who then advised her to resign as she was due for pension so that the ancestors could bless her.
The complainant was allegedly provided with a bank account belonging to Makgomo Doris Ngcobo (43), who is the wife of Mcbeth Ngcobo.
The Hawks spokesperson in North west, Warrant Officer Amogelang Malwetse said the money was allegedly transferred into the said account and thereafter they ignored her calls. Malwetse said the matter was referred to the Mahikeng based Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further handling.
“Following lengthy investigation, a warrant of arrest was issued for Mcbeth and Mmakgomo Doris Ngcobo. However, Mmakgomo Ngcobo could not attend court as she was already in custody on a separate fraud case.
“Mcbeth Ngcobo appeared before court and was released on R10 000 bail. The matter was postponed to 26 February 2025, for the appearance of both accused at Klerksdorp Specialised Commercial Crimes Court,” she.
Meanwhile, the North West Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi and the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, commended the investigation and prosecution team for their persistent efforts in ensuring that perpetrators are brought to book.
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