By Naadiya Adams

[Twitter: @Miss_Naadiya]

ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule has been granted bail of R200 000.

He has 20 charges against him which include, fraud, theft and money laundering.

His attorney, Laurence Hodes had initially asked for bail to be set at R20 000, the defence responded by saying Magashule’s moveable assets alone amount to R700 000.

Condition of bail include no contact with state witnesses and consultation with the investigating officer in the event the accused requires travel documents.

Magistrate Amos Moos questioned why the accused was not brought in shackled in practice with the typical court proceedings.

Advocate Johan de Nysschen, prosecuting for the state, said the accused was compliant and there was an agreement between them and Magashule’s legal team.