Just days after Pretoria factory worker Tshepang Phohole allegedly funnelled millions in Covid-19 relief funds to his girlfriend and relatives, his brother-in-law went car shopping.

Tebogo Masoko, who is married to Phohole’s sister Itumeleng, had his eye on second-hand VW Polo GTI at a showroom in Ormonde.

After a hastily made payment from his company’s bank account and a quick photo op with their purchase, Masoko and Itumeleng drove away in their new ride...