Murder suspect granted R1 000 bail
A woman who allegedly killed her live-in boyfriend in an argument over R50 was granted bail of R1 000 last week.
BARBERTON -Amanda Nkosi (39) appeared before the Low’s Creek Periodical Court on Thursday for a formal bail application.
Nkosi is accused of killing Nkosingiphile Mavimbela (27) by stabbing him in the chest once last Sunday.
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According to WO Delisile Mamba, Low’s Creek police station commander, Mavimbela was certified dead at the scene by Emergency Medical Services personnel.
According to the suspect (Nkosi), the victim (Mavimbela) returned from a tavern and demanded R50 from her. When she refused to give it to him, a fight ensued. She then mistakenly stabbed him in the chest,” said Mamba.
The couple was living at Nkosi’s family home. Nkosi first appeared before the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, facing a charge of murder.
She was granted bail of R1 000 on Thursday. She will reappear before the Low’s Creek Periodical Court on May 9.
