Thohoyandou – Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as “SABC Livhu”, appeared before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, (12 March 2025), facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle and fraud.
Allegations were that the accused rented a BMW X3 from Avis and other vehicles from different car rental companies, which he then unlawfully rented out to other individuals.
Furthermore, SABC Livhu allegedly posed as an agent of Avis and other car rental services on social media, offering vehicles for hire fraudulently.
The comedian is also standing trial in the Thohoyandou High Court (sitting at Waterval Magistrates’ Court) for murder and two counts of fraud.
It that matter, it is alleged that SABC Livhu murdered his 32-year-old wife, Lindelani Nengovhela, and disposed of her body in a hole at their homestead.
Additionally, SABC Livhu allegedly faked his mother’s death and death certificate to fraudulently claim a funeral policy payout.
At the time of allegedly committing these offences, SABC Livhu was out on R50 000 bail.
His bail had conditions including that there must be no interference with state witnesses, and no further criminal activities.
The accused was ordered to report to Sandton Police Station every Monday and Friday between 08h00 and 16:00.
However, SABC Livhu is back in custody.
On Wednesday,(12 March 2025), SABC Livhu was remanded in custody, and his matter was adjourned to 18 March 2025 for a bail application.
Limpopo National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said SABC Livhu’s high court murder trial was scheduled to continue on 17 March 2025.
