Cape Town - Former deputy social development minister David Malatsi appeared briefly in Cape Town magistrate's court on Friday, charged with corruption.

He appeared before magistrate Alta le Roux, who postponed the case to April 16 when Malatsi will appear with former Western Cape premier Peter Marais.

Malatsi was released on R10 000 bail by prior arrangement and his appearance on Friday lasted less than five minutes.

He appeared neatly clad in a grey suit and looked confident.

With acknowledgements to Sapa and News24.