CRIME SCENE: Limpopo: An employee of the Master of the High Court has been arrested for alleged financial irregularities involving deceased-estate funds running into millions of rands.

The 53-year-old suspect, who is employed as an estate controller at the Master’s office, was arrested on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, on allegations of corruption committed in 2023.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, in collaboration with the SAPS Limpopo Provincial Tactical Response Team, arrested the suspect as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately R11 million from 15 deceased estates.

The investigation has already resulted in the arrest of attorney Charlotte Tibana, her husband known as Peter Nonyane, and other co-accused.

The Hawks are investigating allegations that the newly arrested suspect may have abused his official position by facilitating the referral of deceased-estate clients to Tibana’s legal practice.

The broader investigation involves allegations of fraud, theft and money laundering.

Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo, Major General Adv. Gopz Govender, said: “The Hawks will follow the money and pursue every lead, regardless of who is involved or the position they hold. No one is above the law and no public office must ever become a gateway to personal enrichment”