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One suspect in police commander’s murder granted bail

Phetheni Samaria Duba, a suspect in Ermelo cop's murder case, received bail, but must adhere to specific bail conditions.

ERMELO – The four additional suspects linked to the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius, commander of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, appeared again in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on March 28.

During this third appearance in court, Phetheni Samaria Duba (37) was granted R10 000 bail.

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Her bail conditions include that she reports to the Ermelo Police Station twice a week, and does not leave the Gert Sibande District without the authorisation of the investigating officer.

Duba also had to hand in her passport.

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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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