The businessman, who is believed to be one of the richest people in Africa, was entitled to apply for bail at the magistrates court but failed as the courts are paralysed by a lack of fuel. So Bredenkamp remained in custody.
He faces allegations of flouting exchange control regulations, tax evasion and contravening the Citizenship Act. His arrest has surprised many as Bredenkamp is known as a key collaborator and business associate of many heavyweights in the ruling Zanu (PF), including Emmerson Mnangagwa, and is believed to have in the past been spared scrutiny because of these links. – Violet Gonda, SW Radio Africa
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