FORMER LEGAL PRACTICE COUNCIL ADMINISTRATOR APPEARS IN COURT FOR ALLEGED FRAUD

The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court has granted bail of R1 500 to former Legal Practice Council (LPC) administrator, Zuziwe Mahlulo (36), from Centurion, who is facing a charge of fraud.

It is alleged that between April and May 2024, the accused amended board examination marks on the LPC examination system for candidate attorneys who had written the examinations. In May 2024, an IT Specialist employed by the LPC detected the alleged alterations, reported the matter internally, and the accused was subsequently suspended from her duties on 08 May 2025. Following internal investigations, the matter was reported to the police, leading to the accused’s arrest at her residence on 05 May 2026.

During her court appearance, the State did not oppose bail, as the accused was not considered a flight risk.

The matter was postponed to 01 July 2026 for further investigations.

Issued by:

Lumka Mahanjana

NPA Regional Spokesperson

Gauteng Division: Pretoria