GAUTENG – Department of Social Development employees, Sipho Dikhobe (48), and Reinet Gamede (55), have been arrested today for theft of diesel meant to refuel backup generators at safe homes around Johannesburg.

It is alleged that during the period of March 2019 to February 2021, Dikhobe who was employed as a project officer saw a gap to make money by stealing diesel. He continually procured diesel for the places of safety backup generators despite the fact that those generators were not operational at the time. Gamede who is a driver would be in the company of Dikhobe during these illegal activities that resulted in them profiting just over R1 million.

The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation which started in October 2021, culminated in the duo being arrested. They have appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The case was postponed to 28 September 2022, for disclosure of docket contents.

Source: South African Police Service