Policeman murder case to go to high court
Trial date set for four men accused of involvement in the robbery that led to the murder of Sgt Niren Ramsaroop
THE fourth suspect in the Empangeni robbery and subsequent murder of Sergeant Niren Ramsaroop in November, abandoned his formal bail application on Wednesday when it emerged he was out on parole.
Senzo Sibiya, who is being charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition, was denied bail by the Empangeni Magistrate’s Court and remanded into custody.
Details of his previous conviction and parole conditions were not available at the time of going to print.
Sibiya, together with Henry Mbonambi, Sibusiso Mthabela and Nhlakanipho Zulu, stand accused of robbing three women of more than R100 000 ‘stokvel’ money on 14 November in the Empangeni CBD near Power Spar.
Sgt Ramsaroop, who was patrolling in the area at the time, gave chase after being alerted by the victims and was fatally shot during a struggle with accused number one, Henry Mbonambi.
Mbonambi was also wounded by Sgt Ramsaroop and arrested at the scene.
The trial date has been set for 13 to 26 June in the Mtunzini High Court.
