Bail granted to two in R14.9m precious stones theft; third accused cleared

A Johannesburg court on Thursday granted bail to two people accused in the theft of precious stones valued at R14,9 million.

Who was granted bail

The suspects, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department officer Adrian MacKenzie and former EMPD officer Kersha-Leigh Stols, were each granted R5,000 bail.

Court appearance and conditions

The pair appeared at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The matter has been postponed to August 25. As part of their bail conditions they must surrender their passports and report to Nigel and Mayprton police stations on Mondays.

Third accused

Meanwhile, charges against the third accused, Etienne van der Walt, were withdrawn.

What happens next

The case will return to court on the postponed date for further proceedings.