By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A 33 year-old taxi-owner, Xolani Nkonyana who was arrested after armed robbery in Molelema village, near Taung will be back in court for formal bail application.

Nkonyana was arrested after they allegedly robbed a chinese shop and took airtime vouchers, groceries and undisclosed amount of money.

Police were called after community members chased after the robbers and a shoot-out took place. No one was injured in the process and five suspects were alleged cornered at Picong village, but four of them managed to escape.

Nkonyana was arrested and his cellphone was consficated for further investigations.

According to Nkonyane, he was not part of robbery as he was hired to transport people to Molelema with his taxi and was suprised after he was followed by contigent of police.

He was subsequently arrested and will apply for bail today.-TDN
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