By: Saneliso Mlambo
The National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams’ case has been postponed to 11 September 2026. The case has also been transferred from Pinetown Magistrates’ Court to Pinetown Regional Court.
Adams appeared briefly in Pinetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 14 August. The State has completed its investigations, with further proceedings now scheduled.
Adams faces three fraud charges and two charges of defeating the ends of justice.
Addressing the media outside Pinetown Magistrates’ Court, Adams questioned the decision to arrest him.
“Why arrest? Why not give me a warning statement?” Adams asked.
“They moved to arrest, but you’ll see the pretences of the arrest once we get to Madlanga.”
Adams said he would address those allegations when he returns before the commission.
“We’re not going to discuss this here. There’s a commission that was formed to investigate this.”
“I’ve presented the evidence to the commission,” Adams said.
He said he wanted to place that evidence formally into the commission’s record.
Adams also criticised Parliament’s response to his claims about his state-issued laptop.
“Parliament is lying. I’ve got the evidence on my phone,” Adams said.
“Every one of the technicians can be asked, off the record, on the record, if they worked on my laptop.”
Adams questioned why Parliament publicly disputed his claims about the device.
“So for me it’s confusing. It’s clear that this thing is deeper than we thought.”
He also referred to allegations contained in submissions before the Gauteng High Court. Adams said he would leave those matters for the commission and the courts.
“I’m not here to do Madlanga’s job. We’ve got competent justices sitting on that bench.”
He said his focus remained on presenting evidence through the proper processes.
Adams also questioned the conditions attached to his R10,000 bail. He said the court requires him to report his movements daily.
“The funny thing is that I have been ordered by the court to inform the people who lied to a magistrate to obtain a warrant for me.”
“I’ve got to report to those people as to my movements daily. That’s what I find weird.”
Adams remains out on bail while the criminal proceedings continue. He is scheduled to return to the Madlanga Commission on 19 August 2026.