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26 May 2023 |
ANC MP’s bid to have
murder case struck
off roll rejected
By Thys Khiba
The former African National Congress
(ANC) MP Sibusiso Kula’s application
to have his murder case struck off the
court has been dismissed by the North West,
Orkney Magistrates’ Court.
Kula is expected to appear in court on 30 June
2023 for further investigations.
This comes after he was arrested on 20 January
or the murder of his wife, Jennifer Mohlomi,
who was found stabbed at the couple’s home
on 27 November 2022.
The matter was reported by the medical
facility where she was allegedly transported
by the accused to receive medical attention.
According to the NPA, Kula told the police
that he was not present at his home when the
incident occurred.
While in court, Kula’s defence indicated
that they will register a review application
following the judgment.
They have also requested to be furnished with
a list of witnesses, as ordered by the high court
when it granted him bail.
In their application, they argued that his rights
were not explained to him, and thus can be
used against him in a subsequent trial.
They further questioned the charges leveled
against their client.
The 34-year-old is currently out on R50 000
bail, granted by the High Court of South Africa
North West Division, following his appeal on
the Orkney Magistrates’ Court decision to
deny him bail.
He was ordered to surrender his passports,
report twice a day at the nearest police station,
provided the investigating officer with his
work itinerary, and report to investigating
officer if he must move outside his residential
jurisdiction and have no direct or indirect
contact with his children.
The North West spokesperson for the NPA,
Henry Mamothame said the state prosecutor,
Adv Phuti Sekoadi, opposed the application
and argued that the matter is still under
investigation and that the current charges are
properly drafted, as they are in line with the
evidence in the docket.
“He further explained that when investigations
are completed, the state will decide whether
the charges should be amended.
“He urged the court to dismiss the application
as it had no bearing on the charges levelled
against the accused and the court ruled in
favour of the state,” said Mamothame.
Mamothame indicated that an application
submitted to the office of the Director of
Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr. Rachel
Makhari, for the matter to be transferred to a
higher court, owing to its serious nature, is
awaiting the finalisation of investigations.
The NPA confirmed that investigations are
nearing completion as the state prepares for
trial.
News 05
Kaya FM wishes Dineo Ranaka well
after her instagram suicide post
Kaya FM has wished the breakfast show
host, Dineo Ranaka well and much
strength after her new post on Instagram,
where she expressed that she is trying her
best not to commit suicide.
In recent weeks, media personality Dineo
Ranaka has spoken out about her mental
health issues.
After openly expressing her difficulties
on social media, the radio station said in a
statement on Tuesday that Ranaka was not
on air this morning.
“The Kaya 959 family is keeping Dineo in
their hearts, and we wish her healing” says
Kaya MD, Colleen Louw.
“We also ask for privacy as Dine gets
through this difficult time” added Louw.