Advocate Timothy Ramabulana's trial is set to continue as the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court investigates delays caused by the accused, who faces multiple charges, including fraud and money laundering, related to unlawful financial transactions.
The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge, Johannesburg, this week ordered that the trial against Advocate Timothy Ramabulana proceed to investigate the unreasonable delay caused by the accused.
This comes after the State filed Section 342A of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA), which empowers the court to investigate and address unreasonable delays in criminal trials.
The State filed this application following several postponements, wherein Ramabulana filed several applications since his first court appearance on April 17, 2024.
Ramabulana faces 12 charges, including the acquisition or use of proceeds from unlawful activities, fraud, and the contravention of the Legal Practice Act, as well as money laundering.
