POACHING SYNDICATES: A look inside Big Joe’s multi-million rand homes
Joseph Nyalunga’s property and belongings was confiscated this week after it was found that he owes SARS R21 million.
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The first of Nyalunga's properties.
HAZYVIEW – The special task force did not politely knock. Instead they drove over the gate of the luxurious home of one of the wealthiest alleged criminals in South Africa. In cooperation with the Hawks, the media got an exclusive look into the homes of Joseph Nyalunga, better known as Big Joe, on Wednesday.
Absolutely everything was confiscated from all three of his properties. Not a cup was spared in any of the homes, as the sheriff filled multiple trucks. Nyalunga was taken into custody on Tuesday after a major operation in an effort to stop rhino poaching, not only in the Lowveld but in the whole of South Africa.
According to Hawks spokesman, Capt Dineo Sekgotodi, it was during the investigation that led to his arrest, they discovered that Nyalungu owes SARS R21 million. They also obtained forfeiture orders for possessions believed to have been obtained in the commission of crimes.
Along with the police, the Hawks and customs officials, SARS went to claim back that amount this week. On Tuesday they confiscated the majority of his vehicles and on Wednesday the big job of emptying his houses began. In the presence of heavily armed guards and custom officials with explosive-sniffing dogs, the operation began.
In a rural area of Hazyview, three of Nyalunga’s mansions are located within a 10-kilometre radius of one another. The first is a double-storey house that is believed to be his personal home. Plasma screen televisions were found in every room, along with fridges filled with expensive meat. Rooms contained high-end leather furniture.
One of the many freezers filled with expensive meat.
According to officials on the scene, Nyalunga’s wife was present when the cars were confiscated on Tuesday but when the team arrived at the home on Wednesday she and their children were gone. The second home, also registered under Nyalunga’s name, was occupied by his alleged lover.
Expensive items found in the last home.
She claimed that some of the furniture that was taken belonged to her, but nonetheless it was taken. Officials told her that she was more than welcome to apply for a court order to get her belongings back. The third home was allegedly being renovated to be a guest house. This home was by far the lushest of the lot. It has 23 rooms in total. In the one bedroom, nine plasma screen televisions were found. Some were even stored in the bathroom. In another room four generators and eight air compressors, along with other machinery, were found. These items are earmarked to be sold once the investigation is over.
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Interesting the SANParks helicopter used there. Our local police helicopter ran out of money a long time ago, unfortunately...
I also like the slogan "PLAYTIME IS OVER".
Al Capone was also caught on tax evasion!
I also like the slogan "PLAYTIME IS OVER".
Al Capone was also caught on tax evasion!
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Nice guys
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They should have chosen another "voice" for the video; I only understand 3 out of 10 words
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It is rather stupid to show off in that way. Who would ever believe that all that money was earned in an honest way. They all do it though, also the corrupt officials
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VIDEO: Big Joe, Mr Big’s bail application postponed as crowd calls for their freedom
The two appeared in court with five others today.
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The accused in court.
Alleged rhino horn kingpin Joseph Nyalungu, better known as Big Joe, as well as Petros Sidney Mabuza, better known as Mr Big, appeared in the White River Magistrate’s Court today for what was supposed to be their bail application.
Petros Sidney Mabuza exiting the court.
They appeared with three active members of the police. Capt Phineas Lubisi, Const Rachel Qwabana and Const Aretha Mhlongo appeared together with former police constable Claude Lubisi as well as Clyde Mnisi who is allegedly also high up in the poaching ranks.
The court room was filled with supporters for the accused. They also filled the streets outside the court pleading for the release of “their people”.
The presiding magistrate, Annalize Serfontein, agreed that the case be postponed.
Hazyview Community Members gathering outside the court.
This came after the defence asked for consultation with the chief magistrate regarding who would be presiding over the bail hearing.
The seven accused are charged with the theft of seven white rhino horns, using a motor vehicle without consent of the owner, fraud, obstruction of justice, possession of unlicensed firearms and being in possession of stolen property – two white rhino horns.
Joseph Nyalunga leaving the court.
The case has been postponed to October 8 pending the outcome of the defence’s consult with the chief magistrate.
https://lowvelder.co.za/452691/video-bi ... s-freedom/
The two appeared in court with five others today.
Arisa Janse van Rensburg
2 hours ago
The accused in court.
Alleged rhino horn kingpin Joseph Nyalungu, better known as Big Joe, as well as Petros Sidney Mabuza, better known as Mr Big, appeared in the White River Magistrate’s Court today for what was supposed to be their bail application.
Petros Sidney Mabuza exiting the court.
They appeared with three active members of the police. Capt Phineas Lubisi, Const Rachel Qwabana and Const Aretha Mhlongo appeared together with former police constable Claude Lubisi as well as Clyde Mnisi who is allegedly also high up in the poaching ranks.
The court room was filled with supporters for the accused. They also filled the streets outside the court pleading for the release of “their people”.
The presiding magistrate, Annalize Serfontein, agreed that the case be postponed.
Hazyview Community Members gathering outside the court.
This came after the defence asked for consultation with the chief magistrate regarding who would be presiding over the bail hearing.
The seven accused are charged with the theft of seven white rhino horns, using a motor vehicle without consent of the owner, fraud, obstruction of justice, possession of unlicensed firearms and being in possession of stolen property – two white rhino horns.
Joseph Nyalunga leaving the court.
The case has been postponed to October 8 pending the outcome of the defence’s consult with the chief magistrate.
https://lowvelder.co.za/452691/video-bi ... s-freedom/
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There is obviously no respect at all for the law by certain people in SA.
"He has once bought me an ice cream and knows my dad, so he cannot be a criminal and who cares anyway".
"He has once bought me an ice cream and knows my dad, so he cannot be a criminal and who cares anyway".
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Those are some paid "rent-a-crowd" in the video, Lis.
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