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UPDATE: Another pre-trial postponement in IFP case

Advocate Kay Augustine informed the court that she would now be representing all three of the accused

With the hope of having their pre-trial heard today, yet another postponement was announced to the three men accused with conspiracy to commit murder.

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Former Endumeni Local Municipality Mayor, Richard Mbatha, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Councillor Mthembeni Majola, and alleged hit man, Xolani Makhathini made a short appearance in the Estcourt Regional Court this morning.

Advocate Kay Augustine informed the court that she would be representing all three of the accused.

READ MORE: BREAKING NEWS: IFP Councillor, Endumeni Mayor and co-accused granted bail (video included)

The men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder following an arrest made by the Hawks on allegations of a murder plot during last year May. The case will resume on April 4 for the pre-trial.

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