Overview
- Four accused — Judge Portia Dipuo Phahlane, IPHC leader Michael (Mike) Sandlana, Vusi Ndala and Kagiso Phahlane — were charged with corruption, money laundering and common purpose.
- Phahlane was granted R50,000 bail, Ndala and Kagiso Phahlane received R10,000 each, and Sandlana remained in custody after not applying for bail.
- Bail conditions include surrendering passports by Friday, non‑interference with witnesses and investigators, travel restrictions, and an order barring Judge Phahlane from entering Pretoria High Court precincts.
- The case stems from the IPHC leadership succession dispute, with investigators alleging a money trail of millions paid to influence a judgment in the pending civil matter.
- The court postponed the matter for the three on bail to March 6 as the Hawks continue their investigation, with more arrests possible and civil society urging the judge’s suspension.