Alleged eMbalenhle tavern shooter’s case moved to November
Musonwabo Skweza is facing double murder charges following the death of two people in a tavern in eMbalenhle on January 1.
The Evander Magistrate’s Court postponed the case against Musonwabo Skweza (35) from October 5 to November 24.
Skweza is facing double murder charges following the shooting of two people in a tavern in eMbalenhle on January 1.
Police traced and arrested him on the morning of January 3.
Skweza was arrested between Leandra and Devon in a collaborative operation by members of Crime Intelligence (CI), eMbalenhle Detective Services and Visible Policing, the Secunda Flying Squad, and members of Kinross SAPS.
Skweza had probably hitchhiked to Gauteng and gotten a lift from a private vehicle. During his arrest, a firearm with ammunition and two magazines were recovered.
The serial number of the seized firearm was filed off, and police believed this could have been the weapon that was used during the murders.
Skweza is faced with various charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm with ammunition and double murder charges.
The victims were identified as Siyabonga Fortune Hlapo (25) and Ratile Motloung (24). He abandoned his bail application after his arrest.
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