eMalahleni Court postpones Mpilo Sibiya’s murder case
The case against Mpilo Sibiya was postponed to November 25 for further investigation.
The quest for justice in the murder of 37-year-old Marchein Tlou continues after the eMalahleni Magistrate’s Court postponed the case against the accused, Mpilo Sibiya.
On August 25, the accused was back in court, where his case was postponed to November 25 for further investigation.
Activist demands speedy trial
Gender-based violence activist and All Voices Matter founder Abongile Mcoki, who is among the community members continuing to stand with the Tlou family in this difficult time, expressed the need for the case to be prioritised.
“We appeal to all the role players to speed up the investigation so this matter can be transferred to a higher court for trial,” Mcoki said.
“The Tlou family deserves closure, and Marchein deserves justice. We will keep showing up until justice is served.”
Body discovered in rented room
The case stems from the discovery on April 27, when the lifeless body of Tlou was found in a rented room she reportedly shared with her partner, Sibiya, in Hlalanikahle Phase 4.
Murder accused Mpilo Sibiya returns to court today as community members and loved ones, keep up the pressure for accountability in the brutal killing of Marchein Tlou
— WitbankNews (@WitbankN) August 25, 2026
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Police reported that Tlou was found lying on a bed covered with a duvet and had sustained a fatal cut to her throat.
Sibiya has remained in custody, as he abandoned his bail application on May 14.
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