The member allegedly abused his access to the financial system to withdraw sums of money, amounting to millions of rand. (Photo: ChatGPT)
The 53-year-old capt. Johannes Jansen van Rensburg was released in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on bail of R50 000 after being formally charged with fraud and theft.
He will appear in court again on July 30, 2026.
Maroela Media previously reported that Van Rensburg was suspended after allegations arose that he may have obtained millions of rands through illegal transactions. The investigation focused on his alleged misuse of internal financial systems.
According to Brig. Athlenda Mathe, national police spokesperson, says the complaint stems from an internal investigation into alleged financial malpractices within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The investigation was launched by the division: financial management services after suspicious transactions were identified on the Polfin system.
Van Rensburg was arrested by the SAPS’s anti-corruption unit.
The accused was attached to the financial section of the protection and security services (PSS). According to the investigation, he allegedly abused his access to the financial system to withdraw money, amounting to millions of rand.
The money was apparently presented as travel expenses for bodyguards of the presidential protection service, but investigations found that the members in question did not receive the money. Rather, the funds were withdrawn by the accused as large cash sums.
The case was registered at the Sunnyside police station, after which a criminal and internal investigation was launched.
No other role players involved
The police stressed that no bodyguards attached to the president, deputy president, ministers or deputy ministers are involved in the case.
The national police commissioner, gen. Fannie Masemola, welcomed the arrest and said the SAPS will not tolerate any corruption in its ranks.
“Any member involved in corrupt activities will face the full force of the law. There will be no exceptions or compromise. Accountability is not negotiable,” Masemola said.
The investigation continues.