Hitch-hiker charged with murder
He briefly appeared in White River Magistrate's Court. He was charged with counts of murder, theft and possession of unlicensed firearm.
Family members of 46-year-old Andrew Thulare, a prominent figure in the community, are still in disbelief regarding his sudden death over the weekend.
Thulare was allegedly shot and killed by 34-year-old Edwin Ngwenyama, who stole Thulare’s firearm which had been hidden in the victim’s car. Ngwenyama was given a lift by Thulare and his brother after they had seen him him hitch-hiking around Jerusalem. It is alleged that when they reached White River the siblings went to a nearby restaurant next to a fuel station and left Ngwenyama in the car.
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On Monday, he briefly appeared in White River Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with counts of murder, theft and possession of unlicensed firearm. He was not asked to plead. His legal rights on whether to appoint a lawyer if he needs one or to conduct his own defence were explained to him. Ngwenyama appointed a Legal Aid state attorney, Tshembo Mbhalati, to represent him. The matter was postponed to November 23 for his formal bail application.
