By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 October 2024- The Durban High Court postponed the case against Toshan Panday and eight of his co-accused to 18 November 2024, for Justice Khosi Hadebe to make a ruling on the state’s leave to appeal a court order compelling it to disclose certain information to the accused and on the s342A of the Criminal Procedure Act application by the accused, requesting the court to investigate the alleged unreasonable delays in the case.
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said the accused face charges of fraud and corruption relating to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
“Meanwhile, Panday’s tax matter, wherein he is facing 27 tax fraud charges amounting to approximately R7.5 million, also appeared before the Durban High Court.
“The matter was also postponed to 18 November 2024, for the disclosure of the case docket,” he said.
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