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Murder case postponed for bail applications

The four men accused of killing a police detective in April will formally apply for their bail.

June 8, 2023
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The matter, involving Paulio Ticha Quembo (33), Nelson Mudavahu (33), Lawrence Simango (34), and Denis Spencer Chipenza (35), was postponed once again in the Middelburg Regional Court.

Their formal bail application are now scheduled for today, June 8.

The accused are facing charges of robbery, attempted murder, and murder.

It is alleged that they shot and killed Detective Sergeant Simon Mbonani and inflicted serious injuries on Sergeant Sthembiso Magubane.

The incident occurred when the two officers were responding to a diesel theft tip-off on a mine located on the N4 highway.

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June 8, 2023
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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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