Malusi Booi, former mayco member has been
slammed with R250 000 bail and is expected to return to his farm in Eastern Cape.
Booi abused his powers while being the human settlements mayco member at the
City of Cape Town.
Courtesy: Law InsiderBooi ensured that 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield
and his wife Nicole Johnson always received tenders. Booi's lawyer argued that
his client could not afford R250 000 bail, but only R5000. Booi allegedly
banked R2.5 million in his pocket and was gifted Rolex watches worth R2 million
from the Stanfields.
Magistrate Alida Theart told the accused to
provide evidence of the bail amounts suggested, Magistrate Theart proceeded to
R250 000 bail despite the state suggesting R200 000.
The case has been postponed to October 16 where
the accused and the Stanfields are expected to appear at the Cape Town
magistrate court.
Done by: Shaneca Cupido
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