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By OBAKENG MAJE
The ANC Member of Parliament (MP), Sibusiso Kula (34) murder case has been postponed by the Orkney Magistrate’s Court until 26 April 2023 after court recording devices experienced technical glitches. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame said, Kula’s attorney intends to present an application to oppose further postponement on the matter.
Mmaothame further said, the attorney intended to present this application in court, however, the recording devices had technical glitches, which forced the matter to be postponed.
“Kula is currently out on bail after The North West High Court in Mahikeng granted him R50 000 bail following his appeal on the Orkney Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail.
“He was ordered to surrender his passports, report twice a day at the nearest police station, provided the investigating officer with his work itinerary, and report to investigating officer, if he must move outside his residential jurisdiction and have no direct or indirect contact with his children,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mamothame further said, an application has been submitted 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. He added that, the office has noted some aspects of the investigation to be attended to by the investigating officer before the transfer can be authorised.
“The police reports reveal that Kula’s wife, Jennifer Mohlomi, 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,” said Mamothame.
He said, however, following thorough investigations by the police, Kula was linked to the alleged murder and was arrested on 20 January 2023 and charged with murder. Mamothame said the police investigations are still underway and Kula is expected back in court on the set date.
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