Widow and two accused remain in custody
Their bail application was postponed to March 31 because Khoza's legal representative was not in court.
WHITE RIVER – Ms Ethel Simangele Mdluli (54) and her co-accused Mr Peter Khoza (52) who is her alleged boyfriend and 32-year-old taxi driver, Mr Xolani Mngwenya, were remanded in custody.
The three appeared in White River Magistrate’s Court on March 27. Their bail application was postponed to March 31 because Khoza’s legal representative was not in court. He apparently apologised in writing to the magistrate for his absence.
Widow in court for husband’s murder
Mdluli was arrested on March 16 in full view of her colleagues from Rob Ferreira Hospital and the other accused were apprehended on the same day.
Mdluli’s elder brother, Mr Mzulu Caiphus Mdluli says the family have at least found closure to know that the suspects had been arrested although they still look on the court to impose a harsh sentence to the perpetrators.
Mdluli was suffocated with a black plastic bag while he was watching the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) soccer games at his house in White River. His car, a television and a fan were stolen from the house. His car was found abandoned near Kanyamazane police station a few days later.
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