The murder case against Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as SABC Livhu, was once again postponed, pending the decision of the director of public prosecutions. The 38-year-old comedian and businessman from Mangondi Sidou appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on 30 May.
During his short appearance, his case was postponed to 28 July. This was his first appearance since he was granted R50 000 bail, with conditions, on 13 April.
Madadzhe stands accused of the murder of his lover, Ms Lindelani Nengovhela, better known as Mme a Muofhe on social media. Her body was found in a water-filled trench at the comedian's house in Mangondi on 28 January this year. The incident happened a day after Lindelani had agreed to withdraw the assault charges she had laid against Madadzhe. A celebratory party with friends was held at the couple's home that night. What had happened to her before her death is not known.
The late woman's sister, Ms Sylvia Nengovhela, said the family was content with the postponement. "We have full faith in the justice system. The wheels of justice may be slow, but we believe that justice will be served in the end. We are only worried about the behaviour of the suspect, who was smiling as if nothing has happened," she said.
Madadzhe's legal representative, Advocate Ntsako Hlungwani, also welcomed the postponement. "I am very hopeful that my client will walk free. The mere fact that there are queries in the investigation is a clear sign that something is not right. We will wait and see if the case will stand or not," he said.