The trial of three individuals accused of stealing $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm has been delayed until March 13 at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo. On Friday, the 20th state witness described assisting one of the accused in depositing over R1 million into a car dealership account in November 2020. The accused face charges of theft and housebreaking related to the February 2020 incident.
The Phala Phala trial, centered on the alleged theft of 580,000 US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm in February 2020, resumed briefly before being postponed to March 13 at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo. Three defendants—Imanuwela David and siblings Froliana Joseph and Ndilinasho Joseph—face multiple charges, including theft and housebreaking.
During proceedings on Friday, the 20th state witness provided testimony about aiding David, identified as accused number one, in depositing more than R1 million into a car dealership's account. This transaction occurred on November 18, 2020. Due to legal protections, the media cannot disclose the witness's identity.
The case has drawn significant attention given its connection to the president's property. Court records indicate the robbery took place at the Phala Phala farm, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny of the incident. No further details on the postponement reasons were specified in available reports.
This development follows earlier court appearances and investigations into the accused's financial activities, such as bank records examined in prior sessions.
