Murder case against ANC MP Sibusiso Kula postponed to next week

The case against African National Congress (ANC) MP Sibusiso Kula has been postponed to 26 April 2023, for his attorney to present an application to oppose further postponement on the matter.

Kula, 34, who appeared at the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Monday, is accused of killing his wife last year.

Jennifer Mohlomi was found murdered on 27 November 2022 in what seemed like a robbery, according to reports.

She was found with a stab wound in her back but the murder weapon has not been recovered.

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Accused on bail

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Henry Mamothame said Kula’s attorney intended to present the application in court, however the recording devices had technical glitches which forced the matter to be postponed.

“Kula is currently out on bail after the High Court of South Africa North West Division granted him R50 000 bail following his appeal on the Orkney Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail.

“He was ordered to surrender his passports, report twice a day at the nearest police station, provide the investigating officer with his work itinerary, report to the investigating officer if he must move outside his residential jurisdiction and have no direct or indirect contact with his children.”

An application has also been submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West for the matter to be transferred to a higher court, due its ‘serious’ nature.

The NPA has stated that the office has noted some aspects of the investigation to be attended to by the investigating officer before the transfer can be authorised.

Medical facility reported matter

The matter was reported by the medical facility where Kula’s wife was taken to by the accused. He told the police that he was not present at his home when the incident occurred.

“Following thorough investigations by the police, he was linked to the alleged murder and was arrested on Friday, 20 January 2023, and charged with murder. Police investigations are still underway, and Kula is expected back in court on the set date.”

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