Agreement Mkhari 
Five suspects, including two former Sekhukhune Development Agency (SDA) employees, one current employee, her son, and a legal representative, appeared before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.
The accused, Peter Mdluli (39), Vicky Mantea Makanyane (42), Letsoalo Kgaogelo Chantelle (37), Elizabeth Tshidi Kubuzie (51), and Molefi Kubuzie (26)—were charged with fraud and money laundering following their arrest on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
Their bail applications were denied, and they will remain in custody until their next court appearance on 30 May 2025.
The case dates back to 2022 when a former SDA board member reported ghost payments for services that were never provided. The investigation began after a suspicious court order was discovered hidden under an office desk. Further inquiries revealed that the court order and related documents were fake, and the stamp used had been reported missing.
A case was opened at Motetema Police Station and later transferred to Groblersdal for further investigation, leading to the arrest of the five suspects.
The accused made their first court appearance on 25 March 2025, and their bail hearing took place the following day, resulting in their continued detention.
