Daily Maverick
Africa · 6 hrs ago
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IN THE DOCK: Court finds Witness D murder accused could target witnesses and flee country
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A Brakpan Magistrates' Court has denied bail to former Special Task Force officer Matipandile Sotheni, who is accused of murdering Witness D, citing concerns about witness intimidation, possession of an AK-47, and potential flight risk.
IN THE DOCK: Court finds Witness D murder accused could target witnesses and flee country
Witness safety concerns, an AK-47 allegedly linked to the murder of Witness D and an attempt to shift responsibility onto a deceased associate were among the reasons the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court denied bail to former Special Task Force officer Matipandile Sotheni.
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