Staff Reporter.
Former Kaizer Chiefs spin doctor Louis Tshakaone and his wife, Susan Tshakoane, were granted bail under strict conditions on Thursday.
The couple and their son Louis Tshakaone junior appeared in court on Thursday on charges of theft and fraud amounting to R100-million.
Tshakoane was granted bail of R70 000 and his wife Suzan was granted bail of R50 000.
Magistrate Phindi Keswa gave the couple harsh bail conditions, which included a stern warning to not contact witnesses, not to open new bank accounts and to report to their nearest police station twice a week.
She said: “You must both remain at the address known and confirmed by the state. You must notify the investigating officer should you change your address or wish to travel outside the jurisdictions of Gauteng.
“You mustn’t open new bank accounts except those known to the state. They mustn’t have direct or indirect contact with any state witnesses known to them,” Keswa added.
In their next appearance, the court is expected to hear how the family allegedly swindled unsuspecting investors, including members of Phophet Sheperd Bushiri’s church, Enlightened Christian Gathering (EGC), of monies through their unregistered scheme, Undercover Billionaires.
Tshakoane was arrested at Mamelodi Sundowns communications officer Alex “Goldfinger” Shakoane’s funeral in Mamelodi, Pretoria a week ago.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.