Charles Mabuza and Saico Ngoma, who are facing charges of allegedly murdering chief traffic officer, Judas Chiloane, have been denied bail.

They made a brief appearance in the Hazyview Periodical Court on Thursday April 20. They also face a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Chiloane was shot multiple times by two men with his own service firearm on March 11.

He was with a female friend during the incident. The couple had parked just off the road between Hazyview and Sabie when the shooting occurred. She was unharmed during the ordeal.

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The Hawks managed to make the first arrest in Shabalala Trust on March 13. During a manhunt, the alleged accomplice was found in hiding in Nyongane Village near Hazyview.

The two made various appearances in court for bail application, which was successfully opposed.

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The case has been postponed to June 29. They remain in custody.