Carrim to spend weekend behind bars as case postponed to Monday
His legal counsel, Advocate Hendrik Potgieter, also questioned Carrim about his medical condition.
Businessman Suliman Carrim faces a weekend in custody after a court case was delayed until Monday. Carrim appeared at Pretoria Magistrates’ Court, charged with breaching the Commissions Act by missing a hearing for the Madlanga Commission. The state requested the postponement due to incomplete bail investigations. Carrim's lawyer, Advocate Hendrik Potgieter, inquired about his client's health during the hearing.
Carrim claimed he was recovering, though his wife had become his advocate due to his medical condition. In the past, Carrim's wife handled most of the required affidavits for the commission because of his health issues. Carrim's legal team argued that his heart condition, a previous hospitalization, and the stress of the proceedings were affecting his well-being, potentially leading to a panic attack.
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