South African authorities have accused the National Cape Congress leader of exploiting his parliamentary status and obstructing witnesses in the ongoing Sindiso Magaqa assassination investigation. The allegations highlight tensions between legislative immunity and criminal accountability in sensitive cases.

EXPLAINER: What you need to know before National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams’ court appearance National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is expected to appear in the Pinetown Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 7 May on charges related to his alleged interference in the investigation into former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa’s assassination.