Judge Phahlane released on R50 000 bail by Commercials Crimes Court
Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane has been released on R50 000 bail by the Pretoria Commercials Crimes Court.
Her son, Kagiso and businessman Vusi Ndala are both released on R10 000 bail each.
The bail application of the main accused, who is the leader of well-known church IPHC, Michael Sandlana, has been postponed due to an outstanding investigation.
The group is facing a series of schedule 5 offences related allegations of corruption and money laundering.
Video: Pastor, Judge arrested by the Hawks
Judge Phahlane and the three others were arrested last night following a take down by the HAWKS.
It is alleged that the presiding Judge Phahlane received gratification from the main accused in exchange for delivering a favourable judgment in the church’s succession case.
The court has ordered Judge Phahlane not to interfere with witnesses nor enter court premises while out on bail.
The case been postponed until March next year for further police investigation.
Video: A high court judge, church leader among the four arrested