{"id":101207,"date":"2024-11-28T08:57:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T06:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/joachim-chivayo-arrested-in-south-africa-for-unlawful-possession-of-r15-million-gold-bars"},"modified":"2024-11-28T11:04:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:04:27","slug":"joachim-chivayo-arrested-in-south-africa-for-unlawful-possession-of-r15-million-gold-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/joachim-chivayo-arrested-in-south-africa-for-unlawful-possession-of-r15-million-gold-bars","title":{"rendered":"Joachim Chivayo Arrested In South Africa For Unlawful Possession Of R15 Million Gold Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A 33-year-old Zimbabwean man, Joachim Chivayo, and 20-year-old South African citizen Ayanda Brian Gungwa were arrested in South Africa on Tuesday for the unlawful possession of gold worth R15 million.<\/p>\n<p>According to IOL, the two men appeared in court following their arrest by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, in Brakpan.<\/p>\n<p>Gauteng Hawks spokesperson, Captain Lloyd Ramovha, confirmed that the duo was found in possession of six bars of unwrought gold. Said Ramovha:<\/p>\n<p>The Gauteng Hawks\u2019 serious organised crime investigation team, in collaboration with their head office counterparts, achieved a significant breakthrough in their fight against illegal precious metal trading by arresting the two suspects involved in the unlawful possession of gold.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, at approximately 1:15 PM, the dedicated team executed a meticulously planned operation, leading to the successful arrests of the suspects.<\/p>\n<p>Ramovha said Chivayo and Gungwa were arrested as they were attempting to find a buyer for the minerals. He said:<\/p>\n<p>he suspects, Joachim Chivayo, a 33-year-old Zimbabwean national, and Ayanda Brian Gungwa, a 20-year-old South African citizen, were promptly arrested at Helderwyk Estate.<\/p>\n<p>The seized gold, valued at approximately R15 million, underscores the gravity of the crime.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Ramovha also said that law enforcement agents seized a Mercedes Benz SUV during the arrest of Chivayo and Gungwa.<\/p>\n<p>The two men have been charged with illegal possession of gold and violating the Precious Metals Act. The case has been registered at the Brakpan police station.<\/p>\n<p>Both suspects made their first court appearance on Wednesday and were remanded in custody.<\/p>\n<p>The Hawks have confirmed that further investigations are underway to trace the origin of the gold and identify any additional suspects involved in the illegal trade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. A 33-year-old Zimbabwean man, Joachim Chivayo, and 20-year-old South African citizen Ayanda Brian Gungwa were arrested in South Africa on Tuesday for the unlawful possession of gold worth R15 million. 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