Three bank employees are facing charges of fraud, theft and Contravention of Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
This is after the trio including a bank manager and two tellers made unauthorised transactions from clients’ bank accounts enriching themselves with R3 950 941.
A year later, in 2017, the Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation finalised the investigation leading to their arrest.
They were all released on bail while investigations continued. On Monday, September 4, 2025, one teller, Bonginkosi Praise Khoza pleaded guilty on all charges. He was found guilty and is awaiting sentencing next on November 13, 2025.
Selby Khoza, who is alleged to be a bank manager and Winny Mashaba, a teller maintained their innocence.
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Their bail was extended and are expected to appear alongside Khoza during his sentencing.
The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga Major General Nico Gerber commended the team comprised of the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation, Priority Crime Specialised Investigation, Financial Intelligence Centre, Bank Investigators, and the National Prosecuting Authority for the professional handling of the case. “We will ensure that justice is served to all the affected parties,” concluded the General.
