Mulamu added:
The couple allegedly benefitted approximately R760 000 from the funds. They handed themselves in at the Johannesburg office, escorted by their attorney, and were subsequently charged for fraud.
The
Makweyas appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court the day
of their arrest and were each released on R3 000 bail. Tshivule and Ndadza were
released on R5 000 bail each.
The
case was postponed to 7 May.
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Here is what you need to know about Kgaogelo Makweya:
Artist manager:
Mrs Makweya is her husband’s publicist. She recently spoke to
The Citizen following an incident that saw Dr Tumi’s phone being snatched while running an errand in Midrand in late February.
Businesswoman:
Makweya is the owner of beauty, cosmetic and personal care company The Sultry. From their Instagram bio, the business motto is described as embodying “everything women are”.
“Partnering with all Women in their journeys of self-awareness and empowerment,” the bio reads. On offer for sale are fake, reusable lashes with magnetic application.
Singer:
Kgaogelo is featured on many of Dr Tumi’s songs, including one with Pastor S Khoza titled
Gospel star Dr Tumi and wife released on bail 06 April 2021 - 22:38 Image: Thulani Mbele
Prominent gospel star and medical doctor, Dr Tumi and his wife have been released on bail after their arrest for allegedly defrauding the National Lotteries Board.
The couple, who were escorted by their lawyer, handed themselves in earlier on Tuesday.
Confirming the arrests in a media statement, Hawk s spokesperson Capt Ndivhuwo Mulamu said Dr Tumi, real name Tumisang Victor Makweya, 39, and his wife Kgaogelo Sara Makweya, 36, were listed as committee members at a non-profit organisation when the alleged fraud took place.
She said they allegedly submitted altered grant application documents to the National Lotteries Board for approval of funds on projects in 2018.