Following the recent report on the arrest of three suspects linked to an alleged fraud scheme involving more than R26 million, two of the accused were each granted bail of R300 000 after appearing before the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Mr Msiska and his wife along with Mr Mkhonto, Mr Msiska's brother-in-law, appeared on charges linked to alleged fraud and money laundering involving COVID-19 UIF TERS funds. Msiska and his wife were each granted bail of R300 000, while Mkhonto was granted bail of R3 000.
According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), investigations revealed that the company, A and F Consulting, allegedly claimed COVID-19 TERS benefits for more than 700 ghost employees and former workers during 2020. Authorities allege the company unlawfully received approximately R26 943 793.19 through the scheme.
The Hawks further allege that some of the funds were transferred to Khulani Quality Contribution, a company linked to Msiska’s wife. Mkhonto allegedly acted as a runner by sourcing identification particulars used to facilitate fraudulent claims involving ghost employees and former workers of the company.
Image: Property preserved during the Hawks investigation.
During the investigation, the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit secured the freezing of bank accounts and seized five vehicles. Three properties located in Pretoria, Middelburg, and White River were also preserved, along with household goods and office equipment.
The matter was postponed to 20 July 2026 for further investigation.