Bail decision due for Mkhwanazi and Lerutla in fraud case

JOHANNESBURG - Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekhurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla will find out if they will get bail.

The two officials have been in custody since their arrests in mid-April.

They spent the long weekend behind bars after judgment was reserved on Friday.

READ: Court to rule on bail for Mkhwanazi, Lerutla

The magistrate confirmed that he received a call from a police sergeant at the Madlanga Task Team.

Both men face charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The core allegation involves an identity-switch scheme.

They allegedly paid an impersonator R400,000 to appear in court on Lerutla's behalf for a speeding charge while Lerutla attended a job interview.

You May Also Like