03/09/2026
Accused number one, Charlotte Tibana, has asked the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court to grant her bail, arguing that her continued detention could have serious consequences for her legal practice.
During closing arguments in her bail application, Tibana’s legal representative, Advocate Maluleke, submitted that releasing her would allow her to resume her attorney-related work and continue assisting her clients.
Maluleke argued that keeping Tibana in custody could result in her law firm collapsing, as she would be unable to attend to its operations and the needs of her clients.
He further told the court that Tibana was prepared to comply with the court’s conditions and would avail herself whenever required should she be released on bail.