Court to deliver judgement in Gagash, wife bail application
They allegedly used the funds to finance their lavish lifestyles and the buying of luxury vehicles.
The Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo is set to deliver its judgment on the bail application of Tshwane Metro Police officer Peter "Gagash" Nonyane and his wife, Charlotte Tibana. The couple has been battling for their release since their arrest in mid-August, facing 43 charges of fraud, money laundering, and theft. They are accused of defrauding about R6 million from the estate accounts of six families, with Tibana serving as an administrator. They allegedly used the funds to finance their extravagant lifestyles and purchase luxury vehicles.
Their attorney, Advocate Hlawu Maluleke, has argued before the court that the accused are prepared to share their daily locations and report to nearby police stations daily, should bail be granted. However, the prosecution maintains that the couple cannot be relied upon to adhere to bail conditions, claiming they were not truthful in their original affidavits. Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi will deliver his decision at midday on Friday.
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