Court denies bail to Shaun Roos amid bribery allegations

Author: Kim SwartzPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Court denies bail to Shaun Roos amid bribery allegations

Businessman Shaun Roos, 56, had his bail application denied by the Cape Town Magistrate's Court. He faces bribery charges for allegedly attempting to bribe City manager Lungelo Mbandazayo with R4 million to influence municipal contracts worth about R1.6 billion awarded to his company, Triple C Maintenance and Services. The court also heard allegations that Roos had links to the 28s prison gang and instructed individuals to kidnap a witness.

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