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Desmond Nair seeks dismissal of corruption charges

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June 11, 2025

SUSPENDED Pretoria Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair will on August 4 launch an application before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for the case to be dropped against him, as he will argue that there has been an unreasonable delay in the start of his trial.

- ZELDA VENTER

Nair, who has been facing corruption charges since 2022, once again appeared in court this week, but his case could not resume as the magistrate was unavailable.

The trial is still due to get off the ground, following numerous postponements in the matter.

Nair is facing corruption charges for allegedly receiving kickbacks worth R200 000 in security upgrades to his property from Bosasa.

The court last year turned down an application by him to have charges withdrawn. The application was launched following arguments by his lawyer that there was not sufficient evidence against him to conduct the criminal trial.

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