Bail hearing for Bruwer murder accused postponed for judgment
Salela allegedly confessed to being involved in the murder and was arrested on June 19.
Sinovuyo Salela (27) appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today seeking bail after he was arrested in connection with the gunning down of the Hawks ‘ Lt Col Leroy Bruwer earlier this year.
Bruwer had been a highly decorated officer tasked with a number of sensitive cases who was shot in what has been described as an assassination.
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He was travelling to work on the R37 just outside Mbombela when gunmen opened fire and shot him with what has been revealed to be AK-47s.
Salela, who hails from the Eastern Cape, allegedly confessed to being involved in the murder and was arrested on June 19.
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Since his arrest, he has been to court a number of times to make a bid for bail, which was opposed by the State. Salela appeared again today and after the defence and prosecution addressed the court, the matter was postponed to September 22 for judgment.
