The long-running fraud case involving suspended Malalane attorney Zietta Janse van Rensburg faced yet another setback yesterday when proceedings at the Tonga District Court were postponed due to the presiding magistrate’s illness.

According to Lowvelder, she faces charges of fraud, uttering and forgery.

Janse van Rensburg was prepared to have her day in court, but Magistrate Jacob Mamabolo’s unexpected illness brought proceedings to an untimely halt.

Another delay in long-running case

Accompanied by her legal representative, attorney Marco Lamberti, Janse van Rensburg arrived at court shortly before 10:00. State prosecutor Tobie Steyn informed the defence team that the presiding magistrate’s illness prevented the trial, scheduled for both yesterday and today, from going ahead.

This is the latest in a series of delays dating back to early 2024. In July 2025, the case was postponed again after Janse van Rensburg appeared in court without legal representation. At the time, she assured the court that Lamberti would represent her, prompting Steyn to request that she contact him immediately to confirm.

Lamberti is no stranger to high-profile cases; he previously represented Sonell Joubert in a murder trial before withdrawing from the matter due to non-payment.

Next appearance set for February

Yesterday’s postponement was handled by Magistrate Ningi Neku, who provisionally scheduled the next hearing for February 11 at the Malalane Periodical Court. This hearing is intended to set a new trial date. It was agreed that Lamberti’s attendance would not be required at the February appearance.

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