Television news groups have received the go-ahead from the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein to capture court footage during the upcoming appeal hearing of Durban businessman Schabir Shaik, a court official said on Tuesday.

"The President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), Judge CT Howie, decided that media coverage will be allowed in court during the matter," he said.

No sound recordings or additional lighting would, however, be allowed.

The SCA has scheduled five days for the Shaik hearing during its third term, which starts on August 15.

It will take place during the second week from August 21 to 25.

With acknowledgement to Sapa and Mail & Guardian.