The case against ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has been moved to the High Court in Bloemfontein.
Magashule and his co-accused face charges of fraud and corruption in relation to the Free State asbestos project.
All 16 suspects have been released on bail.
Pre-trial hearings will start on 11 August.
Magashule said on Friday he will be able to clear his name.
He said there are no new charges added as suggested by the NPA and said he would not be commenting further on his case.
Magashule said they must not be judged by the public and media, but only by the judiciary system.
More Stories
President Cyril Ramaphosa To Address The Nation
Two Police Officers Killed In Western Cape
SA Reports 1 447 New COVID-19 Cases
Steep Fuel Hikes Expected In March, April
Man City Make It 20 Straight Wins
Second Batch Of J&J Vaccine Arrives In SA
SA Reports 1 654 New COVID-19 Cases
Nasrec Field Hospital To Close
1.1m People To Be Vaccinated By End Of March – Mkhize
Over 32 000 Healthcare Workers Vaccinated – Mkhize
1 676 New COVID-19 Cases In SA
SAA Flight Departs For Belgium