Courtroom drama in Cape Town as seven accused in a major extortion, money laundering, and racketeering case linked to long-distance bus operators fight to have charges dropped. They argue the case doesn’t belong in Cape Town and want it moved to courts where the alleged crimes took place — while also challenging the legitimacy of the centralisation certificate.
Proceedings were briefly halted over a conflict of interest after it emerged that one defence lawyer was married to the presiding magistrate, forcing her to recuse herself. A new magistrate has since taken over.
The State is pushing for time to respond, with arguments and a possible ruling expected tomorrow morning.
Meanwhile, accused number one, Bonke Makalala, did not appear in court after abandoning his bid for bail.
Cape Town Extortion Case Rocked by Courtroom Clash, Conflict of Interest, and Jurisdiction Battle
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