Illegal-live streaming serviceAccording to the NPA, Grundlingh allegedly operated an illegal live-streaming service from at least October 2024, unlawfully accessing and distributing copyrighted MultiChoice content to paying subscribers. Despite the preservation order, Grundlingh has not been arrested or charged, with the criminal investigation still underway. If the preservation order is not opposed, the National Director of Public Prosecutions may apply for a forfeiture order within 90 days of the order being published in the Government Gazette. He said the alleged large-scale piracy operation underscored the growing financial impact of cyber-enabled crime and intellectual property offences. The investigation is the result of a joint effort involving the NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crime Unit, the Hawks, the Financial Intelligence Centre and investigators from MultiChoice.