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Update: Vendor’s accused killers remain in custody

The case was postponed to October 30.

THE two men accused of killing vendor Pradeep Mahabeer (59) appeared in the Port Shepstone Court last Thursday.

Mr Mahabeer, from Marburg, was reported missing on July 2. He was self-employed as a vendor at Uvongo Flea Market.

His body was found near Umkomaas in August and police arrested two men on charges of murder, kidnapping, theft and robbery.

Jean Pierre Haggard (24) and Riaan Marais (27) from Sea Park made a brief appearance and were denied bail.

The the case was postponed to October 30 for a Regional Court date.

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