A case of attempted murder against three men was postponed to February 24 in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court to allow for further investigation.

Potchefstroom Herald reports that according to Sivenathi Gunya, the regional NPA communications officer, the men were granted bail ranging from R1 000 to R1 500. The charges stem from an incident on December 16 at a day resort in Orkney.

Hanyane Ronauld Mei (47), Danile Nxamakele (35), and Pitso Radebe (47) were charged following an altercation at the resort.

“According to police reports, the accused were smoking a ‘hubbly bubbly,’ an activity prohibited on the resort’s premises. Attempts by staff to stop them were unsuccessful, and the resort owner, Mark Hanscombe (53), was called to intervene. The trio allegedly displayed aggressive behaviour, assaulted Hanscombe, and stabbed him multiple times. Hanscombe was rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment. The accused surrendered to the police on December 24, 2024, and were subsequently charged with attempted murder,” says Gunya in a statement.

Bail conditions require the accused to report to the Jouberton Police Station between 06:00 and 09:00 daily and prohibit them from interfering with witnesses or the complainant until the case is finalised.