CORRUPTION TRIAL OF MABUYAKHULU AND OTHERS TO RESUME
The case of Mike Mabuyakhulu and his co-accused returns to the Durban High Court on 11 April 2023 for resumption of the trial. They are charged with corruption, theft and money laundering to the value of R28 million. The money was meant to host the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2012. While the festival did not materialise, the money was allegedly paid to the service providers. Mabuyakhulu was the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism in KwaZulu-Natal at the time.
Early last year, the Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed a Section 342A application by Mabuyakhulu and his co-accused in relation to the criminal matter. The application alleged unreasonable delays, however, the court found in favour of the state, saying that the delays were warranted.
