A 53-year-old administration clerk stationed at Hazyview SAPS has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment or a R30,000 fine, both wholly suspended for five years, after he was convicted of operating an illegal money-lending business.
Bernard Ndlovu was arrested at his workplace on 21 July 2023 after being found in possession of 140 bank and SASSA cards belonging to various individuals. Following a thorough investigation, authorities confirmed that Ndlovu was running an unregistered cash loan operation in contravention of the National Credit Act.
“When clients borrowed money, Ndlovu took their cards as security to ensure repayment,” explained Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Mpumalanga.
The investigation, conducted by the Hawks’ Nelspruit-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit, successfully uncovered the extent of the unlawful scheme. The team compiled evidence that led to Ndlovu's prosecution.
On Tuesday, 30 September 2025, the matter was heard in the White River Magistrate’s Court. Ndlovu was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment or a R30,000 fine, wholly suspended for five years on the condition that he is not convicted of a similar offence during that period.
The Provincial Head of the DPCI in Mpumalanga, Major General Nico Gerber, praised the investigating team and reaffirmed the commitment of the Hawks to impartial law enforcement.
“We want to assure the public that the Hawks will continue to investigate all matters thoroughly and without fear or favour,” said Major General Gerber.
The case serves as a stern warning to public servants engaged in unlawful financial dealings, particularly those that exploit vulnerable members of the community.
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