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👩‍⚖️Court postpones case against 5 suspects arrested in connection with the murders 😢 of 2 the University of Fort Hare employees🎓 TheCitizenNews Read the story⬇️

, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Xolile Nqatha were all present in court amid heavy police presence.Speaking to the media after court proceedings adjourned, Masemola said Peter faces charges for the murder of Roets and Vesele. He also faces additional charges of the attempted murders of Professor Buhlungu, Professor Renuka Vithal and Nozuko Mabombo as well as fraud and corruption.

“He is on suspension for corruption. For us, it’s a shame that one of our own, not only has he been siphoning money from the fleet department, but he also has been planning the murders of some of us,” he said. The vice-chancellor also confirmed that Khuza retired from the university four years ago while Mbulawa is a former Student Representative Council member.The group was remanded in custody until their next court appearance.

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