21 Jan 2026

Lefoko Moagi, the former Minister of Minerals and Energy, is scheduled to appear in court again on March 31 for status hearing in respect to the charge of corruption for which he was arraigned on January 20.

With the prosecution not in opposition to him being granted bail, Regional Magistrate - South, Mr Mareledi Dipate admitted him to a P5 000 bail and ordered him to provide two Batswana sureties who will bind themselves with the same amount.

Conditions attached to the bail include that Moagi must notify investigating officers before any international travel and must attend all court sessions.

Earlier, the state requested that plea taking be deferred as investigations into the case were still ongoing.

Once investigations are finalised, additional accused individuals may be brought before court.

The charges relate to an incident that occurred on or around April 17, 2024, where it is alleged that Moagi, in his capacity as a government minister, received P4.7m from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd through Wisecreatives Investments (Pty) Ltd.

It is alleged that Moagi was provided with a bank card to access the funds from the company and its associated entity, Riders (Pty) Ltd.

The funds are alleged to be a reward for issuing prospecting licenses for base metals in the Ghanzi, Tsabong, and Tutume districts to New Energy (Pty) Ltd. ENDS