A large crowd gathered outside the court. Photo: Limpopo police
LIMPOPO – Four suspects arrested for the murder of six mine workers in Driekop on Monday, appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court, today, 6 April.
Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the suspects, along with the fifth suspect who appeared alone, are facing charges of six counts of murder, attempted murder and malicious damage to property.
“All four were remanded in custody and will next appear on 12 April for a formal bail application. All five suspects will appear in the Mecklenburg Magistrates Court,” he concluded.
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