Marcell Marney News Today

A Gauteng high court has heard that the former police officer allegedly plotted to assassinate those investigating and prosecuting him.

The Johannesburg Specialised Crimes Court on Tuesday denied bail to James Ramanjalum, a former manager in the police supply chain, and businessman Kishene Chetty.

The Johannesburg Specialised Crimes Court on Tuesday denied bail to James Ramanjalum, a former manager in the police supply chain, and businessman Kishene Chetty.

Our round-up of successful criminal prosecutions, arrests or ongoing matters in South Africa’s courts based on media releases from the National Prosecuting Authority. We do this to reflect on the rule of law and to make justice visible.

This week saw police and former police officers among the 15 accused in the R1.9-million SAPS PPE corruption case begging the court to free them on bail. They are charged with having unlawfully benefited from the supply of latex gloves to the South African Police Service.

The retired head of police supply chain management broke down in tears as he pleaded with the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court, to grant him bail.



Fifteen people arrested in connection with alleged corruption in the SA Police Service related to PPE acquisition worth R1.9m appeared in court on Tuesday to apply for bail.

Our round-up of successful criminal prosecutions, arrests or ongoing matters in South Africa’s courts based on media releases from the National Prosecuting Authority. We do this to reflect on the rule of law and to make justice visible.