A trial over alleged R3.5bn fraud involving former Tongaat Hulett executives is postponed, with the matter now set to resume on 18 March 2027. The case includes seven former executives and an auditor, according to the reporting.
Prosecutors are asking the court for a fresh racketeering certificate for one of the accused, which is delaying progress in the current proceedings. The postponement reflects the State’s need to complete the required legal step before the case can proceed.
While the available reporting focuses on the delay and the reason given by the prosecution, it does not elaborate on the specific allegations, the defence position, or the procedural details of the certificate request. As a result, the dispute in the public reporting is presented primarily as a procedural matter affecting the trial timetable rather than a change to the underlying charges.
