BETHAL – The bail application of Mr Phindokuhle Eugene Nkosi, accused of killing Sam Holdings depot manager Mr Nathi Ngcongo’s was postponed to Monday, 7 October for consultation.
This came after Mr Nkosi dropped the legal aid lawyer and appointed Ms Ziphokuhle Zulu to represent him.
Ms Zulu told the court that she could not proceed with the matter, because she did not have a chance to consult with Mr Nkosi before his court appearance.
She said she unable to meet her client because the Hawks’ investigating officer refused to disclose his location.
Ms Zulu requested the court to postpone the matter so that she can take instructions from her client.
The newspaper learned that Mr Nkosi was allegedly once a bodyguard of Mr Sam Chabalala, the owner of Sam Holdings.
Mr Chabalala and Mr Nkosi were at a stage, close friends. Mr Chabalala is out on R200 000 bail after he was arrested and charged on five counts, including the contravention of the Immigration Act.
He recently posted a tribute to Mr Ngcongo on his Instagram account.
Mr Ngcongo (30) was shot and killed at the Sam Holdings Truck Depot in Stasieweg in Bethal on Thursday, 12 September.
Mr Nkosi was arrested in the early hours of Friday, 13 September, hiding in a house in Mamelodi, Tshwane.
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