Lingasperi 'Leigh' Madurai, a former human resources manager at P&A Fabricators, faces fraud charges after her co-accused, former creditors clerk Senamile Mthabela, pleaded guilty to receiving R257,324.66 in fraudulent payments between 2022 and 2024.

Mthabela's plea agreement includes a three-year suspended sentence and testimony against her co-accused, forcing the defence to request further particulars from the State.The trial, originally scheduled for Monday, has been postponed until July 17 as the State prepares its response.

Defence counsel Advocate Willy Lombard expressed concerns about meeting the trial date, noting the plea agreement's incriminating details could delay preparations.Employees of P&A Fabricators staged a protest outside the courthouse, demanding justice.The company's owner, Gerald Anthony, highlighted the financial risks posed by the alleged fraud.The court granted the State additional time to address the defence's requests, impacting the trial's timeline.