South Africa: Businessman Seeks Bail in Trafficking Case - South African News Briefs - August 25, 2026

Durban businessman granted bail in sextortion and trafficking case

A 65-year-old Durban businessman and his co-accused were granted bail in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The businessman faces 20 charges, including sexual assault. The 48-year-old co-accused faces charges including human trafficking, kidnapping, cybercrime, crimen injuria and procuring prostitution. The pair cannot be named until formally pleading to the sexual assault charges. They were released under strict conditions with the cou…

Durban Businessman Facing Trafficking Charges Says Arrest Was Payback For Madlanga Commission Testimony

The accused told the court he suspects the real trigger was his name being raised at the Madlanga Commission, where he was linked to senior police and political figures.

South Africa: Businessman Seeks Bail in Trafficking Case - South African News Briefs - August 25, 2026

Durban businessman, co-accused to seek bail in human trafficking case

A Durban businessman and his co-accused face serious human trafficking charges, with a bail application set for Tuesday.

State seeks to opposes bail in Durban businessman's criminal charges - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

A Durban businessman will continue his bail application in the local magistrate’s court on Tuesday. He is facing charges including human trafficking, kidnapping and sexual assault. The court has ordered a temporary ban on publishing the businessman’s identity until he pleads. Some witnesses at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee alleged criminality against the businessman. The State is opposing bail. It says the …