A South African police service (SAPS) captain who was released on bail of R4,000 has had the theft case against her postponed.
Police Captain Ntombekhaya August, 49, was arrested on January 10, 2025, in connection with the theft of over R1 million from the Crime Intelligence offices in East London.
August faces charges of theft and obstructing justice.
She has previously made appearances before the East London Magistrate's Court. On Tuesday, March 4, she appeared again, and the case was further postponed to April 2 for the setting of a regional court date.
IOL reported that the accused made her first appearance on January 20, 2025, after investigations linked her to the commission of the crime.
"August appeared in court on charges related to the alleged theft of over R1 million from the Crime Intelligence offices in East London on January 10, 2025," explained Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Luxolo Tyali.
He said according to reports, an unknown man gained access to the offices by claiming to be visiting August, and then allegedly pulled out a firearm and handed August a school bag, demanding money.
"August reportedly complied, and the man made off with the stolen funds."
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