The state, in the murder trial of a former SANDF soldier, says it is being held to ransom after sentencing was again postponed due to the accused's alleged illness.
The sentencing of Thembinkosi Ngcobo was postponed on Thursday. The former SANDF rifleman in January 2017 went on a rampage, shooting and killing his girlfriend's sister.The state, in the murder trial of a former SANDF soldier, says it is being held to “ransom” after sentencing was postponed for the third time.
“He went to the prison hospital and was given a Panado. He said he has been vomiting and was feeling dizzy. He said he was not fit to stand today,” said Ngcobo’s lawyer Mhlonipheni Sibiya.
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