Picture: The ANC MP, Sibusiso Kula in court/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
The bail judgment on ANC Member of Parliament (MP), Sibusiso Kula has been reserved by the North West High Court. Kula (34), is accused of killing his wife, Jennifer Motlhomi (32) at their matrimonial home in Kanana Township, near Orkney on 27 November 2022.
He has filed court papers at the North West High Court urging the court to grant him bail.
However, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame said, the North West High Court will make a decision within seven days. Mamothame further said, advocate Benny Kalakgosi argued strongly for the state in persuading the court not to grant Kula bail.
This comes after the Orkney Magistrate’s Court denied him bail. He added that Kula’s legal representative also argued for him to be granted bail.
Judge Andre Petersen said he will apply his mind and consider all arguments and supporting documents presented in court before passing judgment.
Mamothame added: “The police report reveals that Kula’s wife was found murdered on 27 November 2022, in what seemed like a robbery. She was found with a stab wound on her back but the object that was used for her alleged murder has not been recovered.
“The matter was reported by the medical facility, where she was allegedly transported by the accused to receive medical attention. Kula told the police that, he was not present at his home when the incident occurred.”
He said, following thorough investigations by the police, Kula was linked to the alleged murder and he was arrested on 20 January 2023. Mamothame said police investigations are still underway and Kula will remain in police custody, pending the outcome of his bail appeal.
Meanwhile, the Orkney Magistrate’s Court has postponed Kula’s murder case to 17 April 2023 for further investigations. He said, the NPA has also submitted an application to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari for the matter to be transferred to a higher court, owing to its serious nature.
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