By OBAKENG MAJE
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’s application to the North West High Court to revoke bail of the ANC Member of Parliament (MP), Sibusiso Kula, will be heard on Wednesday.
This comes after allegations that Kula has contravened his bail condition, by approaching witnesses and persuading them to change their statements provided to the state.
Kula is currently out on R50 000 bail granted by the North West High Court, 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 and provide the investigating officer with his work itinerary.
The then NPA regional spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame said in a statement: “He was also supposed to report to the Investigating Officer, if he moves outside his residential jurisdiction. Kula should not have direct or indirect contact with his children.
“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 stabbing 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. The accused told the police that he was not present at his home when the incident occurred.”
Mamothame said following thorough investigations by the police, Kula was linked to the alleged murder and was arrested on 20 January 2023.
He further said the accused was charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice, Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act, making false statements and affidavits, and conspiracy with any other person to aid or procure the commission of murder.
The NPA said the application for bail cancellation is ongoing. According to the NPA, the state led evidence of the Investigating Officer today and the matter will continue on Wednesday.
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