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The company had a business account with Nedbank and Mfazwe was appointed as a signatory to the business account. He was issued with the company credit card,\u201d said Mgolodela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said Mfazwe instructed Nedbank to transfer R300 000 into his personal account; he then used business money for his personal enrichment. Mgolodela said Mfazwe further used the company credit card to buy groceries, parts for his private vehicle and food from restaurants, all to the value of R140 000. According to Mgolodela, the company lodged a complaint with the Mthatha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, which culminated in the arrest of Mfazwe on August 15, this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe appeared at the Mthatha Regional Court here he was released on a warning. The investigations revealed that the (accused had misused) more than R490 000. 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