By Obakeng Maje
Mmabatho- A 30-year old accused from Zimbabwe, Thulani Gumbo appeared in Mmabatho Magistrates Court last week on charges of Murder, Business Robbery and Possession of Firearm and Ammunition.
The suspect is still in custody and will appear again on 22 November 2013 for Legal representation.
“It is alleged that on 07 April 2010, at about 22:18 a business robbery was committed at a local hotel in Mahikeng where an undisclosed amount of cash was taken by about 15 alleged suspects. During the robbery a journalist Thabo Kgongwana was shot dead” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.
Police said during investigations, and a video footage at the hotel, some suspects were identified and five of them were facing charges of casino robbery in Durban. DNA tests and fingerprints were taken from the suspects in Durban and the five accused were later released after trial was conducted in Durban.
“The DNA tests conducted, links the accused to the murder and robbery in Mahikeng hotel and was later arrested” Ngubane said.-TDN
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