Bail granted to former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa

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Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa and seven others linked to alleged tender fraud in the department were granted bail ranging from R20,000 to R50,000 by the Johannesburg magistrate's court on Tuesday.

Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa in the dock on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption during his tenure more than a decade ago.Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa and seven others linked to alleged tender fraud in the department were granted bail ranging from R20,000 to R50,000 by the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Tuesday.

Hlongwa, 55, his wife Joeline, 57, and six co-accused — including executive officials and private individuals — were in court for charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering and an alleged pattern of racketeering activity perpetuated against the department. The matter was adjourned to April 22 by magistrate Simon Radasi for the prosecution to secure the attendance of another accused, Richard Payne, who is out of the country. The state is applying for his extradition.

 

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Why granting these ANC corrupt people bail,they should stay behind bars for good,such a disgrace organisation 🤼💔

How can it take TEN years for justice and the court case has not even started yet?

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