While politicians campaigning for votes reference how to tackle different types of criminality, more details may emerge about suspected, real or maliciously concocted corruption claims linked to figures in government offices, or those trying to occupy those spaces.
The accused - Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Motenyani Masukela, Tieho Makhotsa, and Nastassja Jansen - appeared in court on Tuesday for closing arguments in their bail application.
The Minister of Home Afffairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, said his department did not demand a DNA test to confirm the identity of Thabo Bester when he was convicted.