- Hamilton Ndlovu found guilty of contempt for failing to comply with asset forfeiture orders.
- Imprisonment and a R500,000 fine suspended, pending compliance within 30 days.
- Includes luxury vehicles, watches, and trucks tied to unlawful PPE procurement.
Johannesburg businessman Hamilton Ndlovu, who amassed over R170 million in controversial COVID-19 tenders, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for contempt of court by the Special Tribunal.
The ruling stems from Ndlovu’s failure to comply with a June 2022 forfeiture order related to unlawful procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE). The order, initiated by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), demanded Ndlovu surrender several high-value assets, including:
- Scania trucks
- Mercedes Benz G63 AMG
- 2020 Cartier wristwatch with a black leather bracelet
- 2020 Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch
While the imprisonment is suspended for 30 days to allow Ndlovu to comply, a further penalty of R500,000 has been imposed. This fine is also suspended for one year, contingent on his adherence to the Tribunal’s directives.
The Tribunal has emphasized that failure to comply will result in immediate enforcement of the sentence and fines, underscoring the importance of accountability in high-profile cases like this one.