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IPHC building.
The International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) Jerusalema leader, Michael Sandlana has been denied bail.
Sandlana made a brief appearance at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today where his application for bail was denied.
The 64-year-old is accused of bribing high court judge Portia Phahlane to rule in his favour in civil matters related to a church leadership dispute.
The case has been postponed to the 26th of March 2026 for further investigations.
Magistrate Nica Setshogoe says, “In the premise I make the following order, I dismiss the application of the applicant herein to be released on bail.”
The video below is reporting on the bail hearing:
