Bail application postponed in Mtubatuba murder case

Murder accused Mthenjwa Buthelezi (32) is set to have his bail application heard in Mtubatuba Magistrate’s Court on 8 October following a court postponement.

Buthelezi has been charged with the murder of Mtubatuba IFP councillor, Innocent ‘Killer’ Mkhwanazi last July, with the State intending to oppose bail.

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The court gallery was last Monday packed with members of the Mkhwanazi family and the IFP when Buthelezi appeared for the second time since his arrest.

Buthelezi was arrested by police in Mtubatuba on four counts of attempted murder and murder.

Mkhwanazi was gunned down while travelling on the R618 with his bodyguards.

The defence asked that the reasons for opposing bail be disclosed ahead of the bail application so it could determine whether or not these were ‘choreographed’, and to prepare for the next court date.

The State undertook that once all has been finalised, it will communicate with the defence ahead of the hearing.