She made the error of falling in love with a complete stranger, and she paid dearly for it. A guy by the name of DJ Salimax is accused of defrauding the 59-year-old woman of R647 000 of her retirement funds.It is claimed that the victim was duped into thinking she had been introduced to her ancestors, who had urged her to quit her position with the government.

She then reportedly heard that she will gain R8 million in wealth.The woman was a clerk at a police station in Welkom, Free State. On May 25, 2021, she encountered the DJ at a daycare center in Riebeeckstad, Welkom. He identified himself as Sthembiso Masango, a property sales agent from KZN. He started supporting her financially as soon as they became involved. He introduced her to the Zulu-speaking ancestors on June 7, 2021.

My ancestors advised me to quit and save my retirement funds in a money box. My ancestors reportedly told me that I am lucky. They were going to give me R8 million as a gift,” she said. The lover left immediately after the money was taken out of the bank and put in the money box.People should be on the lookout for fake sangomas, said James Majake, chairman of the Legau la Thabeng Sangomas Association.

“There is a group of con artists who con people and identify as sangoma. A true sangoma wouldn’t take part in such things” he said.”The suspect is a DJ who organizes gigs throughout South Africa,” stated Captain Steven Thakeng. He frequently visits Kanana, Joburg, and Klerksdorp. Police urge anyone with information to contact them.