Johannesburg – Duduzane Zuma was released on a strict condition following his appearance for bribery in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Tribunal on Monday morning. He was greeted with a huge media contingent when he entered Room B with his legs shackled.
Former President Jacob Zuma faces corruption charges related to alleged bribe to Mcebisi Jonas. Duduzane has close ties with the infamous Gupta family and has been considered an instrument in the state capture charges involving the family.
Duduzane went to the central police station in Johannesburg early Monday morning, following an agreement. with his lawyers and the police. He was briefly detained at OR Tambo airport on Thursday night when he landed in a flight from Dubai. He was not arrested immediately and his lawyer denied that there was a case of bribery against him.
During the short court appearance, the state did not oppose bail but requested that conditions be established to restrict its movement. The case was postponed and he was released on bail of R100 000. His next appearance will be on January 24, 2019.
Video: Zintle Mahlati / IOL
Video: Zintle Mahlati / IOL
Phindi Louw of the NPA said that the state has requested the prolonged postponement due to ongoing investigations. "The case has been postponed to January 24, we have requested a prolonged postponement due to the nature of investigations that have yet to be conducted," she said.
"The conditions of bail are that he must hand him pbadport to the state and when he needs to travel outside the city, he must consult with him." investigating officer and appearing daily at the Rose Bank Police Station. "
