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Defence lawyer for rapper and TV presenter Molemo Jub-Jub Maarohanye, who appeared in court for rape, attempted murder and assault, says women in the country are given too much power to exploit the criminal justice system.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa is accused of receiving kickbacks from tenders that were awarded during his tenure between 2006 and 2010.

Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni has been slapped with a fine of R120,000, alternatively two years’ imprisonment, on charges of obstructing the administration of justice.

DELINQUENT Dudu Myeni has been fined R120 000 for naming a protected witness at the Zondo Commission.

Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa has been granted R20,000 bail for charges relating to fraud, corruption and racketeering.

On Tuesday, the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court granted bail to former Gauteng Health MEC and ANC chief whip Brian Hlongwa, his wife, Joeline Davids-Hlongwa and others accused in the R221-million tender graft case dating back more than 10 years.

Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa and seven others linked to alleged tender fraud in the department were granted bail ranging from R20,000 to R50,000 by the Johannesburg magistrate's court on Tuesday.

Three people linked to a corruption and fraud case involving former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa are out on bail in another case where they faced charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering and contravening the Public Finance Management Act.