The case against Port Elizabeth attorney Michael Randell has been postponed in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court.
Randell appeared briefly in court on Friday on charges of defrauding Greenwood Primary School of R2.5 million while serving on the school governing body.
The allegations date back to between 1999 and 2006.
Randell's co-accused in the matter has already been convicted of the fraud.
Former Greenwood Primary headmaster, Patrick Shelver opted to plead guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of R10 000 per month for the next five years.
State Advocate Willhelm de Villers told the court that Shelver who has since re-located overseas, was willing and able to testify as a state witness.
De Villiers said that Shelver was in possession of an air ticket and would be leaving prior to the new court date.
Randell made a name for himself when he pioneered several successful court cases against the provincial Education Department.
There is a pending application by the Cape Law Society for Randell to be struck from the roll.
The case was postponed until the 12th of August for the continuation of Randell's trial.
