Senior regional magistrate Ronnie Rambau will get to spend another Christmas at home, pending the outcome of his corruption trial.

The final score in his corruption trail remains to be settled. Rambau, accused of accepting a bribe to influence the outcome of a court case, once again appeared with his co-accused, attorney T E Lubisi and state prosecutor Estene Willemse, in the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Lubisi was expected to start testifying for the defence, but the case was put on hold when Rambau’s advocate, Mr Johan Hatting, withdrew from the record. According to information available, Hatting withdrew because he had not received payment from Rambau.

In addition, Lubisi’s attorney also told the court that he had not had time to familiarize himself with the case. He is the third attorney that Lubisi has appointed since the beginning of the trial in 2010.

In the meantime, the Magistrate’s Commission is very cautious to answer any questions put to them regarding Rambau’s suspension.

The Zoutpansberger was, however, able to confirm that Rambau is still provisionally suspended and still receiving his full magistrate’s salary.

The three men’s case was postponed again, this time until 9 April next year.