Bail granted to Toitskraal farmer accused of murder
The 46-year-old farmer was arrested for the murder of a former worker, who died as a result of his injuries.
LIMPOPO – The 46-year-old farmer accused of the murder of 22-year-old, Progress ‘Proggy’ Mudanga, appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 13 April.
Mudanga, a Zimbabwean national, was reportedly killed on a farm in the Toitskraal area on Thursday, 1 April. According to Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, the farmer was granted bail of R4 000.
“The case has been postponed to 11 June for further police investigations,” he said.
Mojapelo previously told Review that Mudanga and two other men visited the farm on the said day.
“The men went to the farm to demand payment, however, Mudanga’s employer reportedly told him to come back at a later stage. The men then left and while on their way to their compound, they were reportedly approached by five security officials and the farm’s foreman,” he explained.
Mojapelo said the security officials accused Mudanga and the other two men of stealing batteries at their work place.
“The security guards allegedly forced them to go back to their employer (suspect) before they were severely assaulted in a storeroom. The victims, who were in critical condition, were taken to another compound on the farm,” he added.
Mojapelo said Mudanga died instantly and that the others were taken to Groblersdal Hospital for medical treatment.
The farmer was then arrested by Marble Hall police officials and charged with murder.
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