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The Citizen reports that the East London Magistrate’s Court has granted 49-year-old East London Crimes Intelligence captain Ntombekhaya August bail of R4,000. August appeared before the court on Wednesday for a formal bail application after the case was postponed last Friday.
She faces allegations of orchestrating the theft of over R1 million from the Crime Intelligence Offices in East London. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) confirmed that August’s next court appearance was scheduled for 4 March 2025 to allow for further investigation. According to Lieutenant Avele Fumba, the incident in question occurred on 10 January 2025, when an unknown man entered the Crime Intelligence Offices, claiming to be visiting August. “Further reports indicate that once the alleged male suspect gained access, (he) reportedly revealed a firearm and handed Ms August a school bag allegedly demanding money,” Fumba indicated. It is alleged that the suspect left with over R1 million after August complied. According to Fumba, the matter was referred to the Hawks for investigation, resulting in August’s arrest within five days. She has since been charged with theft.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Oratile Mashilo at The Citizen
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