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‘Was I supposed to be shot on the way to court? – Fadiel Adams says trial security concerns are ‘BS’

The NCC leader accused the PKTT of fabricating security concerns to delay proceedings.

‘Was I supposed to be shot on the way to court? – Fadiel Adams says trial security concerns are ‘BS’

Fadiel Adams, the National Coloured Congress leader and MP, has expressed skepticism over security concerns cited as the reason for transferring his fraud case to the Durban Magistrate’s Court. During the transfer hearing at the Pinetown Regional Court on Friday, 16 October 2026, State prosecutor, Advocate Nokulunga Ngcobo, cited security concerns and a congested court roll as reasons for the relocation.

Adams' lawyer, Devin Moodley, admitted that his client would not oppose the transfer, but expressed surprise at the security concerns reference. Adams has accused the KZN-based political killings task team of fabricating security concerns to delay proceedings and labelled the case a "joke". He also accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of embarrassment for citing the reasons in court as "rubbish". Adams intends to pursue a civil claim against senior police officers in their personal capacities.

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