IEC deputy chair Masuku appears in court in connection with R1.2m fraud case

JOHANNESBURG - IEC deputy chairperson, Nomsa Masuku, made an appearance in the commercial crimes court on Wednesday in a R1.2 million fraud case.

It is alleged that Masuku, who was the head of Standard Bank's corporate social investment unit between 2006 and 2013 defrauded, the bank, awarding bursaries to ineligible recipients, including friends and family.

Her co-accused, Mark Phillip Roux, who is accused of helping Masuku make the dodgy transactions and her nephew, Ciniso, were also in the dock on Wednesday.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)'s Phindi Mjonondwane said the matter was postponed.

"The Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court postponed the case against Nomsa Masuku, Mark Phillip Roux and Ciniso Masuku to 9 July 2025 for the outcome of representations made by Roux to the NPA. They are facing charges of theft, fraud and money laundering."