By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
13 November 2025- Zimbabwean politician, Job Sikhala (53) and his uncle, Alexander Ferrowst Thema (78), were granted a R10 000 bail each by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Sikhala and Thema are facing charges of possession of explosives.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said it is alleged that on 6 November 2025, the two were stopped by police while driving along Kgosi Mampuru Street in Pretoria. Mahanjana said upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 26 units of blasting cartridges and 15 units of connector cap fuses.
“In court, the state did not oppose their release on bail. The state prosecutor, Chris Maruma, submitted two affidavits from the investigating officer, Sergeant Thabo Madia confirming that both accused are legally in the country. Sikhala holds a valid visa, while Thema possesses a South African identity document.
“The affidavits further stated that the accused are not in a position to interfere with witnesses or the ongoing investigation. The matter was postponed to 3 February 2026 for further investigation,” she said.
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