R500 bail for man who conned victim out of R8 500, with promise to get him a driver’s licence

Ishmael Selogiloe Kganare (42), who is indicted for fraud and corruption was on Thursday released on a R500 bail when he appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.

It is alleged that in March 2021, a victim intended to get a driver’s licence, when he was approached by Kganare, who told him that he knows Matsobane Michael Mokhonwana, who can assist him with obtaining a driver’s licence.

According to Free State Hawks spokesperson captain Christopher Singo, it is alleged that Makhonwana is also an accused in the case.

“The victim then met Mokhonwana, who then agreed to help him obtain his driver’s licence for the amount of R8 500. The victim paid the R8 500 as agreed,” explained Singo.

“Both Makhonwana and Kganare do not work at the traffic department, however, they lured the victim by saying they know certain traffic officials who can assist with driver’s licences,” added Singo.

Singo said the matter was reported to the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team based in Bloemfontein.

“Kganare was arrested on Thursday, 05 May, while the other accused Keneilwe Elisa Molehe (53), Kebautlwile Jacqueline Kgwadi (47) and Matsobane Michael Mokhonwana (48) as well as Lehlohonolo Athy Molosi (46) were arrested between January and March 2022,” said Singo.

The case against Kganare has been postponed to Wednesday, 11 May, where he will join his co-accused. He was released on a R500 bail.