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Kempton Park – Murder accused Werner Kluge granted R20 000 bail Murder accused Werner Kluge was granted R20 000 bail during his formal bail application at the Kempton Park Regional Court on July 30. Kluge faces one count of murder and, through his lawyer, Mr Madupela, indicated that he intends to plead not guilty. The court heard that Kluge has no pending cases, previous convictions or warrants of arrest. According to an affidavit by the investigating officer, the fatal shooting allegedly occurred in Van Riebeeck Park. The state alleges Kluge arrived at a property in a white bakkie, driving at high speed and repeatedly hooting at the gate. The deceased allegedly approached the gate believing he was dealing with a customer. It is alleged that Kluge then got out of the vehicle and opened fire without saying anything. The deceased attempted to flee, but Kluge allegedly continued shooting before driving away. The deceased was rushed to ARWYP Hospital in Kempton Park but was declared dead on arrival as a result of gunshot wounds. The state further alleged that Kluge drove towards his residence after the shooting, intending to take his own life. He allegedly contacted his father, who found him, convinced him not to harm himself and disarmed him before persuading him to hand himself over at Norkem Park SAPS. The court heard that preliminary investigations indicated Kluge’s wife had allegedly told him that the deceased had raped her and had been involved with his girlfriend. It was further alleged that Kluge became angry and made statements indicating that he intended to “take care of the children” and “bring an end to everything”. A rape case was opened against the deceased by Kluge’s wife following the shooting. The state opposed bail, arguing that Kluge posed a danger to himself and others. The prosecution also raised concerns about his alleged suicidal intentions, the expiry of his lease agreement and what it described as a “propensity to violence and an inability to control his anger”. Six cartridges were recovered at the scene, while four projectile heads were recovered during the post-mortem. The defence argued that Kluge had voluntarily handed himself over to police and had cooperated with the investigation. Madupela further argued that if Kluge had intended to kill himself, he had “plenty of time” to do so. The magistrate granted Kluge R20 000 bail with strict conditions. He must report to the nearest police station, may not contact state witnesses and may not leave Gauteng without informing the investigating officer. The matter was postponed to September 21 for further investigation. #kemptonpark #crimetok #breakingnews #Localnews #kemptonexpress #TiktokNews #localnews #Crime #incourt #court

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