Zamokuhle Mbatha is suing the state after he was falsely handcuffed for Meyiwa’s killing.
JOHANNESBURG - The wrongful apprehension of a man in connection with the Senzo Meyiwa murder case has raise questions about the process undertaken by police before making an arrest.Mbatha is taking the State to court for defamation, unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution.The National Prosecuting Authority later dropped the case, citing insufficient evidence to make a successful prosecution.
Criminal law expert William Booth says this case shows that authorities are not following the correct procedures before making arrests. “Police can’t just go and search somebody’s house if there’s no reason. You can’t just go and arrest somebody. That has got to stop. In my experience it happens a great deal and I keep saying in court why don’t you just check your investigation and the make an arrest.”
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