Sister implicated in helping alleged mastermind launder stolen Phala Phala money

The sister of the alleged mastermind behind the Phala Phala burglary, Imanuwela David, has emerged as one of the key players who may have assisted him in laundering the stolen United States (US) dollars.

David is charged alongside siblings Froliana and Ndilinasho Joseph for breaking and entering into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm and stealing $580,000 in cash.

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On Tuesday, two State witnesses implicated David’s sister during their testimonies at the trial, which is being held at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo.

A financial crimes detective from the Hawks said that in 2019, David’s sister opened a bank account.

During that year, only R4,000 was deposited into the account.

However, in the following year, the detective said the account received over R1.3 million in deposits.

This was the same year the Phala Phala burglary took place.

“Eighty-eight ATM cash deposits amounting to R809,120 and 10 branch deposits amounting to R557,730.”

A conveyancer, who testified on Tuesday, confirmed she brokered the buying and selling of a Rustenburg property to David’s sister.

The trial continues on 13 February 2026.