Sifiso Joshua Mashika found guilty of theft
By Kopano Dibakwane
The Emalahleni District Magistrate Court has convicted Sifiso Joshua Mashika(42) for theft of bank cards. The verdict was handed down on Thursday 8 February.
Mashika was reportedly arrested by the Middleburg-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for theft that occurred at Klipfontein FNB branch.
Spokesperson for Mpumalanga Hawks, Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, said information was received that Mashika reportedly stole a bank card, in June 2018, from a complainant under the false pretence of providing assistance.
Sekgotodi said Mashika was subsequently arrested after he was searched and found in possession of the stolen bank card.
“ The matter was referred to the Hawks for further investigation. The investigation was finalised and the accused was sentenced on Thursday 8 February 2024.
“ The accused was sentenced to a fine of R8000 or 2 years imprisonment of which R6000 or 1 year is suspended for 5 years on condition that the accused is not convicted of theft during the period of suspension. The accused was declared unfit to possess a firearm,” said Sekgotodi.
