Centurion ‘muthi’ murder accused appears in court
David Ntosi was arrested a week ago on suspicion that he killed 40-year-old Maria Skhosana, mutilated her body then dumped it near the Mnandi Cemetery in Olievenhoutbosch.
A 27-year-old man who is accused of killing a woman for muthi appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court earlier this week.
David Ntosi was arrested a week ago on allegations that he killed 40-year-old Maria Skhosana, mutilated her body and dumped it near the Mnandi Cemetery in Olievenhoutbosch.
Skhosana was last seen by her family on 27 November last year and reported missing to the police the next day.
She was four months pregnant when she decided to have an abortion and had left that day to have the procedure performed, but was never seen again.
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The case drew a lot of attention as members of the community filled up the gallery screaming slurs at the accused.
On Sunday rubber bullets and stun grenades were fired at a group of protesters who were allegedly involved in torching muthi shops in Olievenhoutbosch.
Skhosana’s partner Thamisanqa Mahlangu said community members had vowed to support the family during court proceedings.
“This matter hasn’t only affected us as a family, but the entire the community as well,” he said.
“They do not feel safe in their own neighbourhoods.”
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He said the Olievenhoutbosch taxi industry has offered free transportation to supporters.
The matter was remanded to 27 January in order to get an interpreter for the accused.
His address was yet to be confirmed in order for him to apply for bail.
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