{
  "id": 3255736,
  "title": "Bail battle erupts as State raises witness interference fears in trafficking case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/bail-battle-erupts-as-state-raises-witness-interference-fears-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/2026-08-25-bail-battle-erupts-as-state-raises-witness-interference-fears-in-trafficking-case/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The state has opposed bail for two Durban human trafficking accused, warning they could interfere with witnesses if released.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "State opposes Mogotsi’s bail bid, citing alleged escape plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/state-opposes-mogotsis-bail-bid-citing-alleged-escape-plan",
        "published": "2026-08-25T11:36:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "'He planned to escape': State drops bombshell in Brown Mogotsi bail bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/he-planned-to-escape-state-drops-bombshell-in-brown-mogotsi-bail-bid",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:04:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}