Update
MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Bail application procedures for the three people accused of the murder of a Mossel Bay man, Sifiso Fiyo, whose body was found lying in an open field between Albert Luthuli Park and D’Almeida in October, began in the Mossel Bay Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 10 November.
Two of the three accused, Zolani Gouws (43) and Lamla Zanqa (35), decided to abandon their bail applications during Tuesday’s appearance, while Noluthando Mbuti (43), believed to be the victim’s sister, decided to continue with hers.
All three are facing charges of premeditated murder.
The victim was found by some members of the community on 8 October, with stab wounds to his body. The Da Gamaskop
Police arrested the three accused shortly after, on 12 October.
The State is strongly opposed to all three of the accused’s release on bail, citing several previous convictions, concerns regarding witnesses’ safety, the serious nature of the alleged crime, concerns that they would evade court appearances, and that they allegedly attempted to mislead the police’s investigation.
Because Gouws and Zanqa opted not to continue with their bail applications, they will remain in police custody until their next date of appearance.
The matter was postponed to 16 November for the continuation of Mbuti’s bail application.
Previous articles:
- 3 in Mossel Bay court for premeditated murder
- Murder case opened after man's body found near Mountain View
- Body found in Mossel Bay: Suspects arrested, victim identified
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