Businessman Suliman Carrim will spend the weekend behind bars after his bail application was postponed to Monday, 19 October 2026.
Carrim appeared in court on Friday following his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport over allegations that he failed to appear before the Madlanga Commission.
During the proceedings, the State sought more time to verify his residential addresses before the bail application could continue.
His lawyer argued that Carrim should be released on bail, telling the court that he suffers from a heart condition and anxiety and could experience a panic attack if he remains in custody.
The defence also maintained that Carrim had a return ticket and was travelling with his wife on a religious journey to Pakistan, with a stopover in Dubai.
However, with the bail proceedings postponed until Monday, Carrim will remain behind bars over the weekend.
His bail application is expected to resume on 19 October, when the court will consider the arguments surrounding his release.
