[File Image]: People from around the world at FNB Stadium during the state memorial service of the late former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in Johannesburg.[File Image]: People from around the world at FNB Stadium during the state memorial service of the late former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in Johannesburg.
The 12 accused in the case are charged with fraud, money laundering and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act. They include the former Health MEC, Sindiswa Gomba, former Buffalo City speaker, Simon-Ndzele, and former Buffalo City mayor, Zukiswa Ncita. The prosecution is expected to argue that the cellphone records are necessary to prove the case against the accused. The defense is likely to argue that the records are irrelevant and should not be admitted into evidence.Trial of the 11 accused in the Mandela Funeral Fraud Scandal resumesThe cellphone records are from the accused, as well as from officials and businesses involved in the preparations for the memorial service.