THE Phala Phala farm suspects appeared in the Bela Bela Magistrates Court in Limpopo on Friday, 26 May 2024.
The case was postponed until Tuesday, 28 May, for the regional court date to be set.
The accused, Imanuwela David (39), will remain in custody while Froliana Joseph (30) is out on R5 000 bail, and David Joseph (27) is out on R10 000 bail.
Limpopo NPA spokeswoman Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said the matter should be transferred to the Bela Bela Regional Court.
"The police are still looking for the other two linked to the matter," Malabi-Dzhangi said.
She said the arrested three suspects are facing charges of theft, conspiracy to commit housebreaking with intent to steal and theft, an additional charge of money laundering for Imanuwela.
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They were arrested in 2023 in connection with the theft and money laundering amounting to US$580 000, which was allegedly stolen at the Phala Phala farm, which belongs to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Koena Matlala from Koena Matlala Attorneys said the postponement was standard procedure to get a regional court date.
Regarding the bail denial, he said he's still considering other options.
"Let's allow the state to do what they want. At the right time, we'll look into reapplying for bail," he said.
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