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Bail hearing for Sotheni postponed again
The former SAPS Special Task Force member’s bail hearing has been pushed to a later date.
Matiphandile Sotheni (41), the accused in the murder case of Brenthurst resident Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, made a brief appearance in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court today (Friday) for a bail application.
The matter was postponed to May 18, and the case has been transferred to the Brakpan Regional Court.
Sotheni, a former SAPS Special Task Force member, faces six charges: conspiracy to commit murder, murder, three counts of attempted murder, and possession of unlicensed ammunition.
He remains in custody.
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