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The trial of Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and Ndilinasho Joseph begins Monday, 15 September 2025, at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo. The trio is charged in connection with the 2020 break-in and foreign-currency theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Limpopo confirms the case is set to proceed.
What Happened
Prosecutors allege the three accused conspired and carried out housebreaking and theft during the 2020 incident at the farm. According to the NPA, the State will lead evidence from 22 witnesses over a series of sitting dates starting on 15 September, then 17 & 30 September, and 1, 3, 6, 7 and 8 October.
Official Response
NPA Limpopo spokesperson Mashudu Malabi said the prosecution is prepared to proceed and outlined the charge sheet: conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal and theft; two counts of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft; and, in Imanuwela David’s case, money-laundering.
“The prosecution is ready to proceed… [and] intends to call 22 witnesses during the trial,” Malabi said.
Community Impact
The matter has drawn national attention given the high-profile nature of the 2020 burglary. The scheduled sitting dates signal a concentrated hearing window that the NPA says is designed to move the case forward efficiently.
FAQ
Where is the trial?
At the Modimolle Regional Court, Limpopo.
When will it sit?
15, 17, 30 September and 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 October 2025.
What charges do the accused face?
Conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal and theft; two counts of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft; and money-laundering (for Imanuwela David).
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