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Matlosana fraud case in court as Maserati and Mercedes are seized

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November 17, 2025

SUSPENDED Matlosana Local Municipality chief financial officer (CFO) Mercy Phetla and her co-accused will face fraud, corruption, and money laundering charges after losing three luxury cars worth millions of rand linked to their alleged crimes.

- LOYISO SIDIMBA

Matlosana fraud case in court as Maserati and Mercedes are seized

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) North West spokesperson Sivenathi Gunya said Phetla and her accused will be appearing on Wednesday, November 19, for trial in the Klerksdorp Specialised Commercial Crime Court.

In September, Acting Judge Tebogo Maodi ordered that two of Phetla's co-accused, Anga Ludidi Shongwe and Tiisetso Letlhogonolo Sebetlele, may forfeit three luxury cars - a Black Maserati Levante S M156, a red Mercedes-Benz CLA200, and a silver/grey Land Rover Range Rover - in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA).

According to the NPA and the Hawks, the cars are worth millions of rand.

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