Why Ace Magashule's former PA is delaying the R255 million asbestos trial

The State has accused Moroadi Cholota of using delaying tactics after her lawyer asked for a postponement due to outstanding financial instructions.Cholota, 37, a former personal assistant to Ace Magashule, is facing several charges relating to the R255 million Asbestos project in the Free State dating back to 2014. On Friday, she briefly appeared in Bloemfontein High Court where the matter was supposed to proceed with the pre-trial conference.During the proceedings, Cholota’s legal representative informed the court that they were not ready to proceed with the pre-trial conference or the…