Limpopo Comedian Arrested for Faking His Mother’s Death Back in Court on New Charges
- Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe aka SABC Livhu was arrested on fresh allegations while attending trial for murder
- The funnyman, who is accused of vehicle theft and fraud, returned behind bars and is expected back in court on 18 March 2025
- He previously made headlines for forging his mother's death certificate and setting up a fake grave to claim insurance payouts
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Yoh! Trouble seems to be Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe’s middle name. The comedian popularly known as SABC Livhu was recently arrested on new charges while attending trial for allegedly murdering his wife. He previously hogged headlines after faking his mother’s passing, complete with her grave, to hoodwink insurance companies.
Limpopo comedian SABC Livhu back behind bars on new charges
In the latest charges, SABC Livhu is accused of vehicle theft and fraud.
The comedian allegedly approached Avis and rented a BMW X3. He also approached different car rental companies and hired various vehicle brands from them. SABC Livhu then proceeded to advertise himself as an agent of Avis car rental and Hertz. At the time he committed these offences, the funnyman was out on bail.
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He is back behind bars after his case was postponed to 18 March after he appeared in court facing new fraud and vehicle theft charges.
SABC Livhu accused of murdering wife
Livhuwani Madadzhe is already on trial for allegedly murdering his wife, Lindelani Nengovhela (32), before disposing of her corpse into a hole in their yard. The comedian is also accused of faking his mother’s death and certificate to claim a funeral payout. He didn’t stop there and allegedly constructed a fake tombstone at the gravesite to claim death payouts from other insurance companies.
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Skeem Saam actor Skhumbuzo Mbatha arrested for drunk driving
The Limpopo comedian isn't the only entertainer who's had a recent brush with the law.
Actor and radio personality, Skhumbuzo Mbatha, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Johannesburg.
The actor, popularly known for portraying Meneer Manaka on popular SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam, was arrested on Saturday 8 March by officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD).
He spent a night behind bars before he was released on R1,500 bail on Sunday, 9 March. Zimoja reported that the actor is expected to make his initial court appearance this week.
Inno Morolong and Paul Mtirara open cases against each oth
In related news, Inno Morolong, who is currently serving a 12-month house arrest sentence, is expected to appear in court after her alleged former bae opened a police case against her.
Radio personality Paul Mtirara reportedly opened a defamation case against Inno Morolong.
In turn, Inno Morolong delivered a counter-protection order to the Chill Factor presenter at Metro FM, alleging that she suffered emotional and physical abuse while they were in a relationship.
Tebogo Thobejane’s attempted murder case postponed
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that the two suspects in the former Muvhango actress Tebogo Thobejane shooting recently appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
The case was further postponed to Monday, 31 March 2025, and the suspects were remanded in custody
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