The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is probing domestic violence claims against Premier Soccer League (PSL) general manager Andile ‘Ace’ Ncobo.
He was arrested on Saturday, 28 June, for allegedly assaulting his partner in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. The incident was allegedly witnessed by a minor.
Ncobo appeared in Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 8 July. He was released on a warning after his partner withdrew the charges against him.
NCOBO DESCRIBED AS A GOOD MAN
Despite this , the NPA will continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal statements. Ncobo’s partner filed several statements, claiming there are no threats against her life.
She also described the former International Association Football Federation (FIFA) referee as a “good man”. She also claimed that he had never been violent in the past.
FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING CASE CONTINUES
The investigation comes amid a separate fraud and money laundering case involving Ncobo and his wife, Salomie Twaise. The case centres on a R15 million donation meant for school construction projects in the Eastern Cape.
According to the NPA, the couple allegedly engaged in a fraudulent scheme to secure funding from the Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA). The funds were allocated through PetroSA’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which supports disadvantaged schools, institutions, and disaster management efforts.
Ncobo was granted bail of R50,000, while Twaise was granted bail of R30,000. The case has been postponed for further investigation.
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