Two murder suspects denied bail

The Dzanani Magistrate’s Court denied bail on Monday for two suspects facing charges of murdering a professional nurse. The case was postponed to 16 February (today) for the bail application to continue.

Tshilidzi Simethi (53), husband of the decseased, and a friend, Tsundzuka Hlengani (27), are accused of killing Ms Ester Semithi (46) on 18 January. The incident happened at Raliphaswa village.

Before their appearance, a crowd of protesters had gathered outside the court, shouting slogans and calling for the accused not to be given bail. The placard-carrying crowd started their march from the local streets before reaching the court.

Cllr Germina Rashamuse said they had come to make it clear that they were opposed to the accusers’ being granted bail. She said the residents were very angry and if the accused were released, their safety could not be guaranteed.

Date:17 February 2018

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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