CRIME SCENE: Mpumalanga: The Hawks have arrested three people in connection with alleged tax fraud and money laundering of more than R1,8 million.

The accused, Thandiwe Patricia Mokwena (33), Thabiso France Motsoeneng (32) and Sfiso Doctor Mokwena (28), were arrested on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 when members of the Hawks’ Middelburg Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) executed warrants of arrest.

The investigation follows a complaint lodged by SARS. 

It is alleged that Maps Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd, of which Thandiwe Mokwena is a director colluded with the two accused and one outstanding suspect when submitting fraudulent tax returns for the period 2019 to 2021.

The company also allegedly submitted fraudulent VAT returns for the same period.

The accused appeared before the Witbank Magistrate’s Court, where all three were granted bail of R7 000- each. The matter was postponed to 28 October 2026 pending the arrest of accused number four.