The Bloemfontein High Court dismisses Moroadi Cholota's application to declare fraud and money laundering charges unconstitutional, paving the way for her trial in April.
'She has indeed a case to answer to' -Judge rules that Ace Magashule 's former PA will face trial in the R255 million Asbestos case
The former personal assistant was arrested in the United States of America in April 2024 and extradited to South Africa in August 2024. In his 37-page judgment Judge Venter said:"Upon consideration of all the facts placed before the court, the facts in the State's possession disclose that there is a prima facie case for prosecution owing to the payments for education and other activities facilitated by Ms Cholota from persons involved in the Asbestos Eradication Project and there are reasonable prospects of success for prosecution emanating against Ms Cholota from these payments.
Judge Venter added that it was up to the trial court to decide if the charges against Cholota lacked reasonable grounds. “For this reason, the State Capture Commission's ultimate Report found nothing untoward in relation to the bursary scheme and my role in that regard.”
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