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Court orders forfeiture of Giyani properties worth over R22m

High Court orders forfeiture of four Giyani properties linked to alleged state asset fraud

By Maanda Bele • 24 February 2026
Court orders forfeiture of Giyani properties worth over R22m

The AFU secured a High Court order to forfeit four Giyani properties valued at R22 million, marking a blow against alleged fraud and money laundering linked to state assets. This action, stemming from a joint investigation, demonstrates the power of civil forfeiture in recovering stolen state assets.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in Limpopo announced on Monday that it had secured a High Court order to forfeit four Giyani properties valued at about R22 million, in what authorities describe as a significant blow against alleged fraud and money laundering linked to state assets.

The forfeiture order was granted by the High Court of South Africa on 13 February 2026 and relates to Erf 2B, Erf 58B, Erf 64B and Erf 227B in Kremetart Extension, Giyani.

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