The trio is accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Limpopo game farm in February 2020.Image-File.
POSTPONED:Court delays Phala Phala burglary case
The Bela-Bela Magistrates Court has pushed back the case of the three suspects involved in the Phala Phala farm burglary to 17 November 2023.
The trio is accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Limpopo game farm in February 2020.Image-File.
The Bela-Bela Magistrates Court has postponed the case of the three suspects involved in the Phala Phala buglary that happened back in 2020.
Ndilinasho David Joseph, Froliana Joseph, and Imanuwela David are expected to appear before the court again on 17 November 2023.
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POSTPONED:CASE MOVED TO 17 NOVEMBER 2023
Froliana Joseph’s brother, a 27-year-old male, surrendered to police on Thursday as the third suspect in the Phala Phala burglary,according to EWN.
The trio is accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Limpopo game farm in February 2020, stealing $580 000.
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National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi confirmed that the accused will make a formal bail application on the newly appointed date.
However, opposition to bail is anticipated for some, excluding Froliana Joseph, the mother of a newborn who requires daily breastfeeding.
During a prior court appearance, Joseph emphasised her maternal responsibilities.
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The case’s postponement provides additional time for legal proceedings, with the bail judgment now set for 17 November. Imanuwela Davidwill will also return on the same date with legal representation.
WHERE DID THE MONEY COME FROM?
According to SABC News, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, explained how the $580 000 ended up at Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.
He said that the information and evidence collected revealed that the money was used as a guarantee to secure buffalos.
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Investigators revealed that Ramaphosa had a discussion with Phala Phala farm manager, Hendrik von Wielligh, about selling lower-quality buffalo in Camp Six.
An interested buyer gave $580 000 as a security deposit to secure 20 buffalos that he was interested in buying.
