The trio accused of killing 23-year-old e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat abandoned their bail application when they appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today. 

Dikeledi Tears Mphela (24), Goitsione Machidi (25) and McClaren Mushwana (30) are facing charges of premeditated murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the matter was postponed to Monday for further investigation. 

Pretoria Rekord reports that Mahanjana says it is alleged that on Wednesday, the accused ordered an e-hailing services using a mobile phone number that was not registered in their name. 

“When the vehicle arrived, Mphela and an accomplice, who is still at large, got into the vehicle, while the other two accused followed in a separate car.

“Mphela and her accomplice allegedly forced the deceased to stop the vehicle, strangled him to death and robbed him of his cellphone and vehicle, which was later recovered. The incident was captured by a camera installed in the vehicle, and the footage was circulated on social media.” 

She says that police investigations led to Mphela’s arrest on Friday. The other two accused were arrested yesterday. 

“The NPA remains committed to working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice.”

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