Eastern Cape health spokesperson Kupelo arrested for alleged ...

Mlomnyeni granted his bail application and the case was postponed to April 30 to the regional court.

“Bail was granted on condition that he does not interfere with the four state witnesses.”

Kupelo’s lawyer, Asanda Pakade, described the charge sheet as malicious and said the case would not make it to trial.

“There is absolutely no case here ... We are confident it will collapse,” he said.

Health MEC Nomakhosazana Meth’s spokesperson, Mkhululi Ndamase, said:

“The department welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.

“However, because this is now a criminal matter handled by the Hawks, the department cannot and will not comment further.”