Drinking spree lands man in court
The expensive booze included 30 tots of Glenfiddich for R1,950, 30 tots of Johnny Walker Black Label for R1,000 and a further 30 tots of Chivas Regal for another R1,000
A PORT Elizabeth IT consultant who allegedly clocked up a R20,000 booze, food and overnight accommodation bill at a swanky Sunshine Coast hotel appeared briefly in court yesterday on charges of fraud.
Nqaba Fulani Jacobs and a group of friends allegedly drank more than R10,000 worth of expensive whisky and other alcohol during an overnight stay at Port Alfred's My Pond Hotel on the banks of the Kowie River a month ago.
The expensive booze included 30 tots of Glenfiddich for R1,950, 30 tots of Johnny Walker Black Label for R1,000 and a further 30 tots of Chivas Regal for another R1,000.
Jacobs, who was asked by magistrate Walter le Grange at his first appearance last month whether he had entertained expensive whisky lover Julius Malema by running up such a huge alcohol bill in a night, had his R3,000 bail extended yesterday by acting magistrate XDlulisa.
Prosecutor Paul Rossouw requested the case be postponed to May 22 for consultation between the state and Jacobs's defence attorney Hein Audie to sort out a mountain of receipts from the overnight stay.
Jacobs claims he was on his way to East London when a friend phoned and told him to stop by in Port Alfred for drinks. He says he was taken to My Pond and offered drinks and later a key for a room, which he took because he did not want to drive while under the influence of alcohol.
The next day, he allegedly left without paying the bill.
He was later arrested and told police he was unaware that the bill had not been paid.
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SteveBiko
what does this has to do with our economical freedom fighter?, please Judge dont get bored and mention our future president..Report Abuse
LijahaSisu
This Magistrate is a disgrace to all lawyers. As Magistrate you must deal with facts. You have never in your life seen Cde Che Malema drinking whiskey yet you utter such nonsense in a courtroom nogal. You must stop your gossiping tendencies.Report Abuse
Msiphos00
This magistrate is sick case closedReport Abuse
CheeseBoy
this happens all the time.Report Abuse
BinoBanga
@Steve BikoIt is high time we understand that polics are not a pope dans game! Do you really think tha Julius Malema can be the President of South Africa? Come On man stop thinking in that fashion!!!!!
Ans as for the magistrate's comment you should know that there is nothing you can do about it.
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leshwabane
judge leave malema out of this nonsense,you seemed to be bored.@BinoBanga
never say never ,does it sound familiar....................lol
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BinoBanga
@leshwabane.It is not a matter of saying "never say never" but a matter of being realistic. Where do you think this country will heat to should malema be the president?
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BinoBanga
It is high time we as South Africans back leaders due to what they can do rather than their popularity. Wake up people, wake up!!!Report Abuse
Smatsatsa1
Sowetan s running short of stories nehReport Abuse
Papage
Does this Judge reffer to Malema as Drunk, this case has nothing to do with Malema. Juju sue the judge for defamation of characterReport Abuse
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