More delays in double murder trial
Once again, Court C of the Springs Magistrate’s Court was filled with frustrated community members in support of the families of slain Refiloe Moshime and Thuto Theko.
After numerous postponements, the double murder trial has been handed over to the High Court.
Once again, Court C of the Springs Magistrate’s Court was filled with community members who came to support the families of slain Refiloe Moshime and Thuto Theko.
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The KwaThema businessman, who is on trial for the murders, is also charged with Contravention of Section 8(b)(i) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
It is alleged that on April 14 the man shot and killed Mosime and Theko.
KwaThema police spokesperson Warrant Officer Peter Tebeila says Refiloe’s body was found in a pool of blood in her rented room.
“The neighbours found Thuto’s body lying outside on the pavement with a bullet wound in his left eye and immediately informed the police,” he says.
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The suspect was arrested soon after and is currently out on R5 000 bail.
At the previous sittings the court heard that the docket had remained with the courts, hindering any further investigation.
The investigating officer said he still has no instruction from the director of public prosecutions (DPP).
The magistrate made it clear that September 20 would be the final date of postponement.
The investigating officer promised to push his department harder to ensure that they keep to the set date.
But on September 20, there were more delays and the magistrate advised the investigating officer to go to the DPP in person and request the docket.
“I need some indication, some guidance,” adds the magistrate.
She gave him until noon of the same day to go to Pretoria so that the proceedings can continue.
However, the matter ended up being postponed to January 30.
And on this day, the matter was again remanded until March 14.
The trial will continue after the court receives the appropriate date from the High Court.
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