NORTH WEST – The Klerksdorp Regional Court convicted and sentenced Johannes Christiaan van Belkum (53) to12 month’s direct imprisonment for fraud and contravening the Health Professions Act yesterday, 17 November 2021.

Van Belkum practised as a biokineticist in Klerksdorp without qualifications and was not registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. He was arrested on 24 March 2021 by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team and charged with seven counts of fraud and contravening the Health Professions Act.

He made several court appearances until his conviction and sentencing. He was sentenced to 12 months for each count and sentences will run concurrently.

Source: South African Police Service