A Nelspruit magistrate on Tuesday dismissed an application by a defence lawyer in the Hillary Gardee murder case to have charges clearly stated against his two clients. | ntwaagae
The accused in the Hillary Gardee case are Sipho Mkhatshwa, Philemon Lukhele and Mduduzi Nkala. They have been charged with conspiracy for murder, kidnapping, rape, murder, possession of firearm and defeating the ends of justice. PHOTO: Bulelwa Ginindza.Two of the three men accused of killing Hillary Gardee claimed their charge sheet was not transparent.
Mlilo told the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Tuesday that the charge sheet was unclear and confusing. "Whatever happens here would be relevant during their trial. We need to know what the State is saying. You can't say 'on or about and between' [on a charge sheet]. That is contradictory. We need to understand what the State is saying before we lead witnesses. We need to be clear what the State is saying. What is the theory of the State?" Mlilo asked.
"We are aware of the onus on us. [Why] is it difficult for the State to tell us what my clients did? The court is hearing this bail application in a vacuum. We are persistent with a right to a fair trial for the accused. The court must deliver a judgment on the issues I have raised," he said.Prosecutor advocate Ntsika Mpolweni argued that the court should dismiss Mlilo's application.
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