Businessman Tsebe Phillimon Moloto, the founder and owner of the Limpopo Anti-Drug, Gangsterism and Crime (LADGAC) Rehabilitation Centre, is facing a string of serious charges after the State accused him of setting fire to a vehicle and a business signboard belonging to a former romantic and business partner.

Moloto, 51, appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following further investigations into the matter.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has added charges of arson, five counts of attempted murder and trespassing to the two counts of malicious property damage that Moloto initially faced.

He was previously released on R50,000 bail.

Moloto is known for his work through LADGAC, a rehabilitation centre focused on helping people battling drug addiction and addressing drug- and gangsterism-related problems in communities.

The rehabilitation centre is based in Seshego, where Moloto had previously worked with the complainant, according to the NPA.

The State alleges that the pair were previously involved in both a romantic relationship and a business partnership at the LADGAC Rehabilitation Centre.

Their personal and business relationship subsequently broke down, after which the complainant established her own rehabilitation centre.

The allegations before court relate to incidents that allegedly followed the breakdown of their relationship.

According to the NPA, on 28 June 2026, Moloto allegedly poured a flammable substance onto a Toyota Hilux belonging to the complainant.

The vehicle was parked inside a garage at the complainant’s parental home in Seshego Zone 3.

The NPA alleges that the vehicle subsequently caught fire while several people were inside the house.

The incident resulted in the State adding five counts of attempted murder against Moloto.

The State has also accused him of setting fire to a signboard advertising the complainant’s new rehabilitation business in Ladanna.

These allegations form part of the charges now before the court.

The NPA said the additional charges followed further investigations into the matter.

Moloto initially faced two counts of malicious property damage before the State added the more serious charges.

The case was postponed to 30 October 2026 for a decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on the appropriate forum in which the matter should be tried.

The DPP’s decision will determine the forum in which the case proceeds.

Moloto remains out on R50,000 bail pending further court proceedings.

The NPA said the matter involves allegations arising from the former relationship and business partnership between Moloto and the complainant.

While Moloto is known for his work involving drug rehabilitation, the current case before the court concerns allegations of property damage, arson, trespassing and attempted murder.

The NPA’s Limpopo regional spokesperson, Mashudu Malabi, confirmed the charges and the postponement.

Moloto is expected back in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 30 October, when the matter will return for an update on the DPP’s decision concerning the appropriate trial forum.