KUGOMPO CITY- The sentencing of former Road Accident Fund (RAF) employee Mzuvukile Gcanabana and his co-accused Nokulungisa Mavuso has been postponed to 03 December 2026.
The two were arrested on 14 August 2025 and convicted on 20 July 2026 at the KuGompo City Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on one count of fraud and one count of money laundering.
The matter was remanded to 14 October 2026 but was postponed.Gcanabana remains in custody pending sentencing, while Mavuso is out and awaiting sentencing at home.
According to the State, the case involves a female claimant who sustained severe burn injuries in a motor vehicle accident.It is alleged that when she lodged a claim with the RAF, she was initially offered a settlement of R25 000.00. Which she declined.
The court heard that she was then assisted by Gcanabana, who at the time was employed by the RAF.
However, after his intervention the claim was settled for a staggering R2 422 835.00, which was paid directly into the claimant’s account.
The State alleges that after receiving the money and on arrangement with Gcanabana, the claimant paid R300 000.00 and later an additional R100 000.00 totalling R400 000.00 into the account of Mavuso.
She had received the banking details from Gcanabana.Gcanabana and Mavuso were found guilty of fraud and money laundering.
The matter is expected to return to court on 03 December 2026 for sentencing to proceed.
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