Smash and grab suspects denied bail

THREE men arrested for smash and grabs on the M7 have been denied bail by the Durban Magistrate’s Court.

Thabani Mbatha (22), Scelo Nzama (22) and Nhlanhla Mkhize (21) of Chesterville, appeared at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on 14 August for the second time after being arrested on the M7 on 14 July.

The arrests come after numerous smash and grab incidents had been reported at both the Bellair and the Malvern police stations.

These were reported at the intersection on the N2 and the M7 while several others were also reported to have occurred at the Bellville Road off ramp, at the Sarnia Road and Wakesleigh Road intersection and the M7 and Bellair Road intersection.

The three arrested were positively identified by four victims at an identity parade and are currently awaiting trial at the Westville prison.

They will make their next court appearance on 16 September.