The man arrested for leaking the matric Maths Paper Two exam earlier this month in Limpopo has been denied bail by the Giyani Magistrate’s Court.
Tinyiko Khosa, a 52-year-old owner of two private colleges in the province, was arrested earlier this month after handing himself over to police.
He was charged with fraud and corruption, after the exam paper leaked to one pupil who then shared it with others on a WhatsApp study group.
The leak was discovered when the pupil came forward to confess they’d cheated.
Khosa first appeared in court last week and was back again yesterday and on Wednesday where the court heard his formal bail hearing.
“The Magistrate has denied Khosa bail in the matter, saying it is not in the interest of justice that he continues to live in the vicinity of the affected learners especially considering the allegations that he had tried to intimidate witnesses. The Magistrate said the intimidation of witnesses needed to be investigated further,” the Department of Basic Education said in a statement.
Khosa was remanded in police custody and is due back in court 19th December 2016.
The department said it is pleased with the outcome of the bail hearing, which will ensure that students who may be witnesses are left in peace as they continue with the last few examinations.
