The Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in Ekurhuleni granted bail of R30,000 each to Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, businessman Jehan Mackay.
The court also adjourned the matter till July 23.
The two appeared in court today charged with violating the Anti-Corruption Act and the Anti-Organized Crime Act.
Kodwa's bail conditions
Kodwa must appear in court at every stage until the case is resolved, or a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
As part of his bail conditions, the minister must surrender his personal passport and is banned from contacting witnesses.
The state is expected to provide the parties with a list of witnesses to ensure that the parties do not have contact with them.
Kodwa's legal counsel, Advocate Zola Majavu, argued that it was in the interests of justice for him to be released on bail.
“It would be unjust for the court to police their actions and would be a misuse of already strained judicial resources… On what basis did they surrender themselves?” Majav said.
“I therefore humbly request the court to just notify the applicant. On behalf of my client, he only needs to notify the investigating officer and does not need to directly liaise with the prosecutor on the matter. It is the role of the investigating officer to liaise with the prosecutor managing that particular case and say I have a travel appointment and this is my itinerary. Normally, the court does not get involved in such special court arrangements. Why now?”
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