Police Official Appears in Court for Defrauding the South African Police Service

By Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirms the court appearance of a 52-year-old police captain, Johannes Daniel Jansen van Rensberg, before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on charges of fraud worth R4million and theft worth R1 million.

Jansen van Rensberg, who is attached to the finance section of the Protection and Security Service (PSS), was granted bail of R50 000.

It is alleged that between March 2024 to March 2026 Jansen van Rensberg allegedly used his access to the finance system to withdraw money by manipulating the system to book out cash for himself under the disguise that the money was meant for travelling expenses for close protectors attached to the Presidential Protection Services (PPS).

It is further alleged that the withdrawn money was not received by the close protectors.

After a suspicious transaction was detected on the system by the finance division, an internal investigation was conducted by the Financial Management Services and case was opened against the accused.

Jansen van Rensberg was arrested on 06 April 2026 at his place of residence.

During bail proceedings, the State did not oppose the release of the accused.

An affidavit by the Investigating Officer, Constable Byron Andrews, indicated that the accused has no previous convictions or pending cases, is not considered a flight risk, and is unlikely to interfere with investigations or public order.

The matter has been postponed to 30 July 2026 for further investigations.

The NPA remains committed to ensuring accountability and the effective prosecution of corruption and financial crimes within state institutions.