Reasons given by the accused for not being ready included the fact that some needed further particulars, while others were resolving issues relating to financing of their legal teams.
De Vos was firm on that he is not prepared to set the date for trial if some of the defence are not ready.
Prosecutor Hein van der Merwe assured the court that there will be a way of ensuring that everyone can see the documents at the same time. Tshifhiwa Matodzi, Andile Ramavhunga, Mulimisi Maposa, Nhlanhla Malaba, Phalaphala Ramikosi, Ernest Nesane, Paul Magula, Mmbulaheni Madzonga, Kabelo Matsepe, Mamphe Msiza, Ralliom Razwinane, Takunda Mucheke and Tshianeo Madadzhe are facing a range of charges including racketeering, theft, corruption and money laundering.In 2020, one of the accused in the matter, former VBS Mutual Bank CFO Philip Truter, pleaded guilty in a plea bargain and was sentenced to 10 years behind bars.
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