‘Unable to raise that money’: Accused in Peter ‘Gagash’ Nonyane fraud case disputes R100k bail
Rirhandzu Tibana's lawyer argued that the proposed amount was unreasonable given her current financial circumstances.
Rirhandzu Tibana's lawyer at Polokwane Magistrate’s Court challenged the proposed R100,000 bail amount for her client, claiming she could not afford it. Tibana, who is unemployed and studying for a Bachelor of Laws degree, was arrested in connection with the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of millions of rands from deceased estate accounts.
Her lawyer argued that the proposed bail amount would amount to anticipatory punishment, as she could not raise the funds required. The state, however, questioned her financial position, pointing to the alleged purchase of a Ford Ranger Raptor with the allegedly stolen funds. The court is expected to deliver a decision on the bail applications when proceedings resume on 8 October 2026.
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