Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph, and David Joseph stand accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa s farm and stealing $580,000 in cash in 2020 and the state believes it has a strong case.
The state said it cannot verify his permanent residence and the investigating officer - Ludi Schnelle said David goes in out of the country willy-nilly.
It was ruled in court on Friday that David, who stands accused of the burglary alongside two others, was dishonest while he gave testimony in his bail application, and that it was likely he’d evade trial if released.
Investigating officer, Ludi Schnelle, on Thursday testified that Imanuwela David told him he was shot in 2022 while at a hotel in Richards Bay as he attempted to flee the country in fear for his safety.