Elvis Mulimi and Joseph Nyalunga granted postponement in the Nelspruit Regional Court
The duo are out on R 1 000 bail each and are expected back in court on November 13.
Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalunga (54) and his co-accused, Elvis Mulimi (50) appeared in the Nelspruit Regional Court 3 today.
The two face charges of murder and kidnapping in an incident dating back 10 years. Nyalunga and Mulimi are allegedly implicated in the kidnapping and murder of Willey Shipalana (36) in 2010.
The attorney for the defence confirmed receipt of the docket and requested that the state grant a postponement in the matter .
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It reminded the court that the matter was 10 years old and had been struck off the roll, but that the matter is being revisited due to new evidence being introduced.
The defence added that it requested a postponement in order to be afforded an opportunity to study the the new evidence .
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The prosecution confirmed the postponement and was reminded by the magistrate that the defence would be making representations subsequent to perusing the case docket.
The duo are out on R 1 000 bail each and are expected back in court on November 13.
