Fadiel Adams back in Durban court, says this time no ride in police van
The state alleges that Adams misrepresented himself to gain access to Westville Prison.
Fadiel Adams has returned to Durban, South Africa, to face fraud charges in court. Unlike his last arrest, this time he was not taken to the police van. The National Coloured Congress leader is set to appear in Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on August 14, 2026. Adams has been charged with fraud and interfering with the administration of justice.
The state claims he used false information to infiltrate Westville Prison and secretly recorded inmates involved in a 2017 murder case. Adams was arrested in Cape Town in May 2026 and is currently out on R10,000 bail with strict conditions. He maintains his innocence, stating that the charges are a result of his possession of classified police information, which he used to take legal action against police officials.
Adams believes the investigation is an intimidation tactic by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and will challenge the warrant in court. Police have confirmed they are investigating a separate case of intimidation after Adams filed charges against the SAPS in Cape Town, alleging a raid on a property in Mitchell's Plain without proper warrants.
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