Tsebe Phillimon Moloto, a 51-year-old Limpopo businessman and owner of the Limpopo Anti-Drug, Gangsterism and Crime (LADGAC) Rehabilitation Centre, has appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court. The State has added serious charges against him following further investigations into alleged attacks on his former romantic and business partner. Moloto was initially facing two counts of malicious damage to property and trespassing.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has added charges of arson and five counts of attempted murder against Moloto. According to the State, Moloto and the complainant were previously involved in a romantic relationship and business partnership at the LADGAC Rehabilitation Centre in Seshego. The breakdown of their personal and business relationship led to the complainant establishing her own rehabilitation centre.
The alleged incidents occurred on June 28, 2026, when Moloto poured a flammable substance onto a Toyota Hilux belonging to the complainant while it was parked at her parents' home in Seshego Zone 3. In a separate incident, prosecutors allege that Moloto set fire to a signboard advertising the complainant's new rehabilitation business in Ladanna. Authorities estimated the damage caused by the incidents at approximately R800,000.
Moloto was previously granted bail of R50,000. The case was postponed to October 30, 2026, for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to decide on the appropriate forum in which the matter should be tried. The NPA's decision to add more charges suggests that the case is being taken seriously.
The LADGAC Rehabilitation Centre, owned by Moloto, is a well-known facility in Limpopo that provides rehabilitation services to individuals struggling with addiction and gangsterism. The addition of arson and attempted murder charges against Moloto has raised concerns about the safety of those associated with the centre and the complainant's new rehabilitation business.
The incidents have also raised questions about the nature of the relationship between Moloto and the complainant, and the circumstances surrounding the breakdown of their personal and business partnership. The case is set to continue on October 30, 2026, and it remains to be seen how the DPP will proceed with the matter.
The outcome of the case may have implications for Moloto's business and reputation, as well as the rehabilitation centre he owns. The case highlights the complexities of personal and business relationships and the potential consequences of their breakdown.
Key points
- Moloto faces additional charges of arson and five counts of attempted murder.
- The alleged incidents caused approximately R800,000 in damages.
- The case has been postponed to October 30, 2026.
