Latest news with #PalmRidgeMagistrate'sCourt
IOL News
30-06-2025
- IOL News
Former Transnet executives granted R50,000 bail over Gupta-linked corruption charges
The four appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in Ekurhuleni on Monday about a R5-billion fraudulent locomotives deal. Four former Transnet executives, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh, and Thamsanqa Jiyane, have been granted R50,000 bail each following alleged corruption linked to the Guptas. The matter will return to court in October to allow for final investigations. The four appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in Ekurhuleni on Monday in connection with a R5-billion fraudulent locomotives deal. This is after they handed themselves over to the police on Monday morning. They are facing criminal charges in connection with a controversial R93-million payment tied to the Gupta family's business interests. The payment, flagged during the State Capture Commission, relates to a 2015 contract initially awarded to a separate supplier for over 1,000 locomotives.
IOL News
19-05-2025
- IOL News
Palm Ridge Court in 'justice for sale' scandal claims
Palm Ridge has become infamous for systemic corruption, where justice, according to several victims, can be bought with 'a pie and a Coke.' The Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court is once again in the spotlight, not for justice served, but for the deepening crisis of alleged corruption, intimidation, and failed service delivery that is leaving ordinary South Africans disillusioned and disenfranchised. Among those still caught in this troubled system is Johannesburg businessman Zaakir Mia, who has spent months being pushed from pillar to post by a court some have accused of being more concerned with extortion than fairness. Mia's ordeal began when he was charged at Norwood Police Station over a failed property investment deal with complainant Naushad Hassim. The case, previously thrown out by the High Court, was mysteriously revived and transferred to Palm Ridge. Since then, Mia has faced a maze of delays, contradictory instructions, and what he describes as outright threats by court officials. One prosecutor allegedly warned Mia that he could be arrested and his bail revoked simply because he was 'not participating' - a comment that left Mia feeling intimidated. His case is not isolated. Palm Ridge has become infamous for systemic corruption, where justice, according to several victims, can be bought with 'a pie and a Coke.'
