By OBAKENG MAJE

A bail hearing on an attempted murder and premeditated murder case against a local businessman and owner of Meat Brothers Pub, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41) has been postponed to 5 January 2024 for consultation.

Mangwegape’s arrest comes after he allegedly shot and killed the NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) and injured his childhood friend, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33) during a commotion at the Meat Brothers Pub on 16 December 2023.

Mdi and Kokwe were amongst patrons who visited the well-packed establishment to have fun. It is alleged that the security guards refused entry to patrons who did not have Identification Documents (IDs) and that led to a stampede.

Mdi and Kokowe allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully and that prompted Mangwegape to pull out a gun and shoot at them. Mdi was fatally shot, while his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds for medical attention.

On 3 January 2024, the state heard that, Mangwegape have two previous convictions to his name.

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