Raath suspects remain in custody

The case was postponed to 19 August and the suspects remain in custody.

Journalist Louise Karsten

Friday, 25 June 2021, 18:48

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Raath suspects remain in custody

Riaan Raath, father of Rikus Raath who was murdered on Saturday, 5 June at the courts opposing bail. Photo: Jannie du Plessis

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS AND VIDEO - Two suspects who were arrested for the murder of 21-year-old Mossel Bay resident, Rikus Raath did not apply for bail in the Mossel Bay Magistrates Court today.

Khaya Makalima (18) and Masimilelo (23) made a brief court appearance while community members stood outside the court building with a petition, asking that no bail should be granted to the suspects.

Both men are being charged with murder. Raath was stabbed with a sharp object while he was waiting at a traffic light in Louis Fourie Road on his way back from buying milk on 5 June.

The case was postponed to 19 August and the suspects remain in custody.

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Members of the community handed over a petition at the court on 25 June to oppose bail for the two murder suspects. Photo: Jannie du Plessis

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