In June 2014, while serving as mayor, Ncitha was arrested in connection with the alleged misappropriation of public funds designated for former President Nelson Mandela's funeral.
In June 2014, Ncitha was arrested in connection with an investigation by the Hawks into the alleged misuse of public funds that had been designated for the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela, who died in December 2013.
She and several other Buffalo City officials, including her deputy Themba Tinta, were charged with fraud and money laundering.
[5] In June 2015, while the charges against her were pending, the ANC removed Ncitha from her post as Buffalo Mayor; she was succeeded by Alfred Mtsi.
[6] Directly after removing Ncitha from the mayoral office, the ANC deployed her to a seat in the National Council of Provinces, where she was sworn in on 17 June to fill a casual vacancy.