Third adjournment in Chief Hlongwane’s case
The State was not willing to accept the proposed sentence
The gallery of the Estcourt Regional Court was packed to capacity this afternoon (September 13) as Chief Menzi Hlongwane appeared.
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Chief Hlongwane was driving a Land Rover from Bergville when a horrific collision occurred in 2017, which claimed the lives of five people. State Prosecutor Mrs Mosia rejected the defence’s proposed sentence of imprisonment wholly suspended.
He is facing charges of 5 counts of culpable homicide. The defence, along with the State, agreed that on October 11, the accused (Chief Hlongwane) will be consulted and settle on a plea.
Based on that, the trial will proceed on December 6. Chief Hlongwane is out on bail and was made aware of the adjournment for consultation.
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