A 27-year-old man and his girlfriend has been remanded in custody.
“Tragically, Mildenhall’s battle for survival led him to a hospital bed in Gqeberha, but on 20 September 2023, he lost that battle,” Police spokesperson Priscilla NaiduShe revealed that investigations had led detectives to a residence on Griffiths Mxenge Street, Oceanview, where Zakhele Yake and Ria Maku – aged 27 and 19 respectively – were swiftly apprehended.
However, the stakes in their legal battle took a dark turn when they were once again before the court on Friday to face an additional murder charge after Mildenhall’s death.Naidu confirmed that Yake and Maku will remain in custody and are scheduled for a formal bail application next Thursday, 28 September.
Sarah Baartman district police commissioner, Zolani Xawuka, commended the detectives for their rapid response to the incident. “The motive behind such a heinous act was robbery, which was a senseless crime that has claimed a life. “We are fully committed to ensuring that justice is served. We applaud the community’s commitment and support in helping us swiftly apprehend the suspects,” Xawuka said.
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