BARBERTON – Dr Philemon Mankodi Marakalla was arrested for violating a protection order granted to his wife.
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Capt Jabu Ndubane, Barberton police spokesman confirmed Marakalla’s arrest.
He was arrested on Saturday for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer and also for violation of a protection order,” said Ndubane.
Marakalla appeared before the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He was released on free bail. He will appear before the same court on June. 7.