Asbestos trail proceedings adjorned

BLOEMFONTEIN - The asbestos corruption trial of former Free State Premier Ace Magashule and his co-accused resumes has been adjourned until tomorrow morning.

This comes as accused 17, Moroadi Cholota, requested a trial within a trial to challenge the court’s jurisdiction.

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She claims that her extradition from the United States (US) was unconstitutional.

Additionally, accused two, Mahlomola Matlakala, sought a two-month postponement for a third time.

However, the judge again denied this request.

Magashule and his co-accused face charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

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