Caswell Maseko’s wife to appear in court today
Community members are currently protesting outside the court dressed in white t-shirts against Itumeleng Maseko's bail application.
Itumeleng Maseko will appear at the Witbank Magistrate’s Court today following the murder of her husband, Caswell Maseko.
According to reports, the businessman had an altercation with his wife before she stabbed him at their home. Police spokesperson, Leonard Hlathi confirmed that the wife will appear in court. ” She was arrested on Monday after she was on the run. I just spoke to the prosecutor and investigating officer. We will have update after her appearance,” said Hlathi.
Social media users have also appealed to community members to join forces in a mass protest action against the bail application of the accused, Itumeleng Maseko.
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https://www.facebook.com/kwinqi.Siya/posts/10217790456381539
WATCH: Community members protesting outside at Witbank Magistrate’s Court
https://www.facebook.com/kwinqi.Siya/videos/10217794668926850/
PEOPLE ALSO HAD THEIR SAY:
"WIFE ON THE RUN AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING HUSBAND.
Itumeleng Makhalemele-Maseko, a lawyer by profession is wanted for the murder of her late husband, Willem Caswell Maseko who was a very successful businessman… #RIPCaswell stay away from toxic people they will change you! pic.twitter.com/RlQrarKxhQ— RodgerNje (@maluleke_rodger) September 4, 2018
So basically only violence against women is real crime and violence against a man isn't a brutal crime enough!? How is it that a woman can kill her husband #RIPCaswell and this isn't trending or there's no outcry compared to if the tables were turned!? This is trash!!
— Icey ❄️ (@Icey_MissKemo) September 4, 2018
This made me realise I have double standards. I can't bring myself to be as angry as I am each time I see a post of woman murdered or abused by a man 😔 #RIPCaswell https://t.co/ZH111jsfQk
— Phiwe Ongenasbongo (@PhiweJesus) September 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/SebenzaBoi/status/1037219189575102464
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