A 44-year-old man accused of setting another man alight at a business in Akasia is set to return to the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Friday (May 22).

Pretoria Rekord reports that he is expected to apply for bail.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Raymond Mnisi briefly appeared in court yesterday (May 19) on a charge of murder following the death of 44-year-old Tshepo Edward Kabini.

NPA regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the incident allegedly took place on May 8 at a business in Akasia.

“It is alleged that during the day, Mnisi went to the deceased’s workplace and requested to see him. The two proceeded to the deceased’s office,” said Mahanjana.

A few minutes later, an argument allegedly broke out between the two men.

Mahanjana said that Mnisi allegedly then left the office, went to his vehicle and returned carrying a stick and a 5L container of petrol.

“He allegedly locked the office door, poured petrol over the deceased and set him alight,” Mahanjana said.

Mahanjana added that the accused allegedly unlocked the office and fled the scene shortly afterwards.

She stated that Kabini’s brother, who was also on the premises at the time, reportedly opened the office and rushed him to Dr George Mukhari Hospital for medical treatment.

“However, Kabini later succumbed to his injuries,” said Mahanjana.

The matter was reported to police by the deceased’s sister on the same day, leading to an investigation and the arrest of Mnisi at his home last Thursday (May 14).

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