Court to Rule on Bail for Goat Scheme Suspects.
Two men linked to a big case about missing goat money face a key court date today. Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu want to leave jail until their trial starts.
They say things have changed since their first time in court. The case moved quickly last week when their lawyers pushed for quick action. The law says bail cases need quick answers, and Judge Mary Dube agreed to hear them quickly.
The court planned to meet on Friday, but state lawyers needed time to prepare. They moved the case to today.
The men are accused of taking $7.7 million from a program that gives goats to farmers. Last month, they tried to take their case to a higher court, but he called their move a waste of time.
Their first trial date fell through when they went to other courts for help. The new trial starts February 10. Their lawyers might try one more time with the top court. They say police broke rules when they caught the men.
Big names lead both sides in court. Professors and top lawyers fight for the two men. State lawyers Whisper Mabhaudi and Loveck Masuku stand ready to prove the men took the money.
The case keeps people watching. Many want to know what happened to funds meant to help poor farmers get goats. Each side brings strong arguments to the court. The judge must pick between letting them go home or keeping them locked up.
The choice today might change the outcome of this whole case. Many eyes will be on what happens next in this story about missing millions and broken trust.
Two men linked to a big case about missing goat money face a key court date today. Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu want to leave jail until their trial starts.
They say things have changed since their first time in court. The case moved quickly last week when their lawyers pushed for quick action. The law says bail cases need quick answers, and Judge Mary Dube agreed to hear them quickly.
The court planned to meet on Friday, but state lawyers needed time to prepare. They moved the case to today.
The men are accused of taking $7.7 million from a program that gives goats to farmers. Last month, they tried to take their case to a higher court, but he called their move a waste of time.
Their first trial date fell through when they went to other courts for help. The new trial starts February 10. Their lawyers might try one more time with the top court. They say police broke rules when they caught the men.
Big names lead both sides in court. Professors and top lawyers fight for the two men. State lawyers Whisper Mabhaudi and Loveck Masuku stand ready to prove the men took the money.
The case keeps people watching. Many want to know what happened to funds meant to help poor farmers get goats. Each side brings strong arguments to the court. The judge must pick between letting them go home or keeping them locked up.
The choice today might change the outcome of this whole case. Many eyes will be on what happens next in this story about missing millions and broken trust.
