By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A 33 year-old Taung taxi-owner, Xolani Lloyd Nkonyane granted aa bail of R5000 by Taung Magistrate Court on Monday.

Nkonyane was subsequently arrested a month ago after he was implicated in a business robbery.

A Taung prominent businessman will reports at Taung Police Station on Monday and Friday weekly until his next court appearance on 12 February 2014.

Nkonyane was arrested after a Chinese shop was robbed in Molelema village, near Taung.

Five suspects allegedly entered a Chinese shop and threatened the owner by guns.

Airtime vouchers, groceries and undisclosed amount of money were robbed.

The community members helped on the chase after the owner of the shop screamed for a help.

The shoot-outs occurred and police were called.

Suspects were allegedly cornered at Picong village and four of them managed to escape leaving Nkonyane behind.

He was arrested and charged with attempted murder, business robbery and being in possession of firearm and ammunitions.

Nkonyane had previous cases where he was aquitted.

Police investigation continues and will be back again on the 12 February 2014.-TDN
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