Gagash’s Wife Allegedly Linked to Luxury Vehicles Registered Under Siblings’ Names
POLOKWANE: The wife of Tshwane Metro Police Department Constable Peter Nonyane, known as “Gagash”, allegedly bought luxury vehicles and property that were registered in the names of her siblings, the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court has heard.
The allegations emerged during the couple’s bail proceedings, where the State is opposing their release and arguing that the accused should remain in custody.
Constable Thobejane, the investigating officer, told the court that several luxury vehicles allegedly linked to the couple, including a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Ford Raptor and BMW, are registered in the names of Charlotte Tibana’s siblings.
The court further heard that accused number one has a Golf 8 R registered in her own name. The vehicle is reportedly financed through a bank.
Court Hears Accused Allegedly Approached Hawks Supervisor
The court also heard that after allegedly becoming aware that police were investigating allegations of fraud and money laundering, the accused approached the supervisor of the Hawks Crime Intelligence and Commercial Crime investigators.
According to Thobejane, the accused allegedly pleaded with the supervisor not to pursue the investigation.
The investigating officer testified that the accused subsequently made repeated calls to the supervisor. The calls allegedly continued until the supervisor blocked her number.
The State has argued that accused number one cannot be trusted, pointing to conduct it says contradicts assurances contained in her bail affidavit.
The court heard that, despite stating in her affidavit that she would not interfere with State witnesses, she allegedly contacted one of the witnesses after her first court appearance.
Thobejane further testified that the alleged contact took place while the accused was in custody on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Court Hears About Alleged Financial Losses
The bail proceedings also turned to the alleged financial losses suffered by beneficiaries in the case.
The Maswanganyi family is reportedly among the beneficiaries involved. The court heard that the estate was allegedly worth about R4 million.
Approximately R2 million has since reportedly been repaid.
The court further heard allegations that the accused attempted to persuade the Mathabatha family to withdraw a case against her.
It was also alleged that approximately R500,000 was subsequently paid to beneficiaries, including the wife and brother of the deceased.
The State has so far indicated that it intends to call four witnesses during the bail proceedings.
Bail Hearing to Resume on Monday
Both accused remain in custody as the State continues presenting its case against their release.
The bail hearing is expected to resume on 24 August 2026, when the court will continue considering the State’s evidence and arguments.
The allegations remain before the court, and the accused have not been convicted of any offence. The bail proceedings will determine whether they should be released pending the outcome of the criminal case.
