MP Fadiel Adams has said that he is ready for trial.

This after the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Friday (August 14) transferred his fraud and defeating the administration of justice matter to the regional court for trial.

Adams is due back in court on September 11.

“We are ready for court. Once they provide the further particulars then it is game on,” said Adams following his brief appearance at the magistrate’s court on Friday.

He added that he will be pursuing civil litigation over his arrest and detention.

Adams is out on R10 000 bail.

Also read: MP Fadiel Adams back in Pinetown court on Friday

The State is alleging that on November 2, 2024 and January 24, 2025, Adams visited the Westville Prison (Correctional Centre) and conducted two separate interviews with two awaiting trial inmates.

These inmates were in custody for two separate matters, one being the ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa’s murder, and the other inmate was in custody for a partly heard matter. The State is alleging that Adams recorded the interviews.

“In doing so, the accused allegedly misrepresented to the various authorities, including the SAPS, eThekwini Metro Police and officials at the Westville Prison Correctional Centre that he was on official duty.

“Given this impression, authorities then arranged an official escort for him from King Shaka International Airport to the Westville Correctional Centre and back.

“Adams also allegedly engaged with the inmates without authorisation from the investigating team, nor the legal representatives of the inmates.

“Further, the State alleges that he was not officially mandated by parliament to conduct these visits,” said NPA KZN regional spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara.

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