By Staff Reporter
TZANEEN – Two women, aged 58 and 49, have been arrested for alleged fraud and corruption involving more than R800 000 at the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) office in Tzaneen.
The suspects, a company director and a financial advisor, were arrested on 17 March 2026 by members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation based in Phalaborwa following a detailed investigation.
According to the Hawks, information was received about alleged criminal activities including theft, fraud, corruption and money laundering at the SEDFA office.
A search and seizure warrant was executed on 24 April 2025, during which electronic devices and documents were confiscated for analysis.
Investigations revealed that an official allegedly colluded with company directors, assisting them with funding applications in exchange for kickbacks exceeding R800 000 from successful beneficiaries.
The two suspects are expected to appear before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on 19 March 2026, facing charges of fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering.
Limpopo Hawks Provincial Head Major General Gopz Govender warned that those entrusted with public funds who misuse them will be held accountable, adding that more arrests in connection with the case are not ruled out.
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