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4 new suspects in cop murder case remanded in custody

The case of four suspects linked to the Ermelo police officer's murder has been postponed for further court arrangements.

ERMELO – The four suspects Vusi Shabalala (43), Njabulo Zwane (26), Percy Siyabonga Duba (30), and Phetheni Samaria Duba (37) appeared before the Ermelo Magistrate’s court, today March 20 and their case was postponed to March 28 for further arrangements to be set in place.

The suspects were arrested in connection with conspiracy to commit murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and defeating the ends of justice.

Phetheni Samaria Duba (37), Percy Siyabonga Duba (30), Njabulo Zwane (26) and Vusi Shabalala (43). Photo | René Joubert

Their arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 10.

Valencia Skhosana (35), who proceeded with her bail application, will appear later today for bail judgement.

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.

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