By STAFF REPORTER
19 March 2026- A Lesotho national, Mthakathi Gift Njama (38) from Meyerton, appeared before the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court, where he abandoned his bail application. Njama faces charges of murder of his wife, Faniswa Majola May and contravention of immigration laws for allegedly being in the country illegally.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Lumka Mahanjana said it is alleged that on 3 March 2026, the family of the deceased called the deceased’s child enquiring about their mother. Mahanjana said during the phone call, the child told the deceased’s family that they were traveling with his father and that the accused had locked the deceased in the house at their place of residence in Meyerton.
“On the same day, the family of the deceased went to the deceased’s place of residence and on arrival, when they could not find her, the deceased’s family went to the police and reported the deceased missing.
“A search by the police was conducted for both the deceased and the accused. On 5 March 2026, the accused was found in Vereeniging. The accused then led the police to a nearby stream, where the body of the deceased was found,” she said.
Mahanjana further said he was arrested on the scene. She added that in court, the accused abandoned his bail application.
“The matter was postponed to 25 March 2026, for a regional court appearance,” said Mahanjana.
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