A fourth family has come forward with explosive claims against fraud-accused Limpopo lawyer Charlotte Tibana, alleging she stole R1.3 million from their deceased estate.

Mokgadi Andricka Moetji, widow and sole heir of the late Makolobe Albert Moetji, approached the State and accused the embattled lawyer of diverting huge sums through a series of unauthorised transactions in April this year.

Tibana and her husband, Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Peter “Greater Gagash” Nonyane, briefly appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, on charges of fraud and money laundering.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Limpopo Division has now added more charges against Tibana, 36, and Nonyane, 33 — bringing the total number of charges against the couple to 13.

Before the bail proceedings could start, the state prosecutor Martin Molokwane successfully applied for the joinder of counts five to 13 after Moetji came forward with allegations concerning the administration of her husband’s estate.

This means Tibana and Nonyane are now facing charges linked to four deceased estates — Masha (R650 000), Mathabatha (R1.1 million), Maswanganyi (R2.75 million) and Moetji (R1.38 million), with the amounts collectively exceeding R5 million.

Molokwane told Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi that counts six and seven relate to both accused, while counts eight to 13 are against Tibana.

According to the State, the Moetji estate contained R1 380 901.50, which was allegedly diverted through a series of transactions while Tibana was handling the estate.

Albert Moetji died on 13 December 2025, leaving his entire estate to his wife. She subsequently appointed Tibana to provide legal services in connection with the administration of the estate.

Molokwane told the court that an FNB account was allegedly opened in the name of the estate without Moetji’s authorisation.

The State alleges that on 7 April 2026, Tibana, acting in common purpose with Nonyane, transferred R500 100 from the estate account to other accounts.

A further R57 000 was allegedly transferred, followed by another R78 000 transaction. In addition, R400 000 was transferred on 15 April 2026.

The State further alleged some of the estate money found its way into a stokvel account in which Nonyane was a member.

The allegation adds another layer to a case that has already attracted considerable attention because of claims involving luxury vehicles and the couple’s alleged use of deceased-estate funds.

The couple is already facing a total of 13 charges involving three different deceased estates – the Masha’s, Mathabatha’s and Maswanganyi’s.

Earlier this week, Colonel Daniel Makuwa, a former Vodacom senior forensic investigator, told the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court that Nonyane allegedly played a central role in negotiations to purchase a Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 using money allegedly linked to the Masha estate.

Makuwa alleged that Nonyane presented himself as the prospective purchaser of the vehicle and negotiated with a salesperson before the price was reduced to about R1.65 million.

The investigator further told the court that approximately R1.75 million was transferred to the Mercedes-Benz dealership, although the purchase ultimately did not proceed after questions were raised about the source of the funds and the required authorisation.

The latest Moetji allegations expand the State’s case beyond the transactions involving the luxury vehicle.

In another development previously reported by African Times, Hawks investigators raised concerns about two luxury vehicles registered in the name of Tibana’s unemployed younger sister, Rirhandzu. The State questioned how the vehicles, a GWM Haval Jolion and a Ford Ranger Raptor, were financed and whether estate funds could have been involved.

The State has also alleged that Tibana abused her position in the administration of deceased estates and attempted to interfere with the investigation.

Tibana and Nonyane’s lawyer, Hlawulani Maluleke, is applying for bail for his clients.
The prosecutor is opposing it. The matter was postponed to Thursday.