MPUMALANGA: Phumelela (Pty) Ltd company director Mbongiseni Ngomane (34) was released on bail after the warrant of arrest was issued against him for misrepresentation of the company's income to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in 2022.

According to information, Ngomane's misrepresentation led to SARS suffering an actual loss of R1 424 872.42. Upon receiving a tax refund from SARS, Ngomane allegedly transferred the total amount of R200 000 to KC The Princess (Pty) Ltd that is sole directed by Khensani Mnisi (59).

Mnisi then transferred the money to five different recipients, Phindile Shabangu (30), Dorren Simelane (49), Thobile Ngomane (35), Khanyisile Dlamini-Phenyane(50), and Bafana Singwane (50).

The Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation executed the warrant of arrest, and all suspects appeared before the Nelspruit Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.

Ngomane was released on R2 000 bail whilst his co-accused were released on R500 bail each. The matter was postponed to 08 July 2025 to allow further investigation. 

Enquiries: 

Lieutenant Colonel

Magonseni Nkosi

071 481 3437