The Durban police officer, accused of killing two women he was linked to romantically, has been found dead in his cell at Westville Prison.
Image:The Durban police officer, accused of killing two women he was linked to romantically, has been found dead in his cell at Westville prison.
Last month he abandoned his bail application and requested a magistrate from outside the Pinetown district to handle his case.Prosecutor Nomcebo Xulu told the court last week they received the postmortem results and are waiting for ballistic results and video footage. Regarding the requested date, Xulu said the investigating officer was going on leave until January 15.Xulu said the state would oppose bail.
A petition, started by Majozi’s relative Precious Ndwalane on Change.org, has gained over 8,000 signatures in opposition to Sikhakane’s bail application. “The accused police officer, Mlungisi Blessing Sikhakhane, took away my brother’s firstborn daughter and Nomsa’s only child. He also took the life of Sithembile.
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