Murder-accused traffic officer remanded in custody
The traffic officer remains in custody for his bail application, scheduled for June 12.
A 53-year-old traffic police officer accused of shooting and killing his 33-year-old wife was remanded in police custody for his formal bail application.
The accused briefly appeared at the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, June 5 facing charges of murder, premeditated murder, housebreaking, and pointing a firearm.
Senior prosecutor Advocate Anne-Marie Bendeman said the accused briefly appeared in the court on Wednesday, and his bail application was set for June 12.
“He allegedly shot his wife four to five times on April 1 around 04:50 in front of her two children, using his service pistol,” said Bendeman.
“He handed himself over to police the same day.”
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo also confirmed these details.
“The suspect handed himself to police at Mamelodi East,” said Masondo.
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Once again, community members came in support of the family of the deceased and chanted outside the court.
The community members welcomed the court’s decision to keep the accused in police custody and pleaded with the court not to grant the accused bail.
EFF convenor Terry Maboa said this is not the end but the beginning of justice, and the community and different organisations fighting against GBV, vow to support the family of the deceased until justice prevails.
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