The High Court in Johannesburg postponed the case against former Member of Parliament Vincent Smith to July 30, 2024, to allow him to finalize funding for his legal fees.
Smith is facing corruption charges for allegedly receiving gratification from the now-defunct BOSASA, which he failed to declare in Parliament as required by law.
He is also accused of failing to disclose the taxable income of his company, Euroblitz, between March 2009 and July 2018, estimated at over R25 million.
“The Hawks spokesperson, Henry Mamothame, explained, “Judge Mohamed Ismail ordered that this postponement be final, as the matter had been postponed on numerous occasions. He further ordered that a trial date be decided when the matter sits in July. Smith’s bail was extended, and he was warned to make himself available during the next court sitting on July 30, 2024.”
