Mfanafuthi Kunene, accused of killing 23-year-old Ayabonga Mjilo, appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal. Kunene, Mjilo's manager, allegedly strangled her and buried her body in his yard. He has been charged with kidnapping, murder, and defeating the ends of justice and waived his right to apply for bail.
Mfanafuthi Kunene appears at the Durban Magistrate’s Court. Picture: Facebook / KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
On Monday, Mfanafuthi Kunene appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal following his arrest in connection with Mjilo’s murder.on the morning of Saturday, 4 January, and has since been charged with kidnapping, murder, and defeating the ends of justice.Police officer’s lawyer absent as Chesnay Keppler murder case postponed
“Today’s proceedings serve as a reminder of the urgent need to address the scourge of violence in our communities. We will not rest until those who commit such crimes are held accountable,” said Ntuli on Monday. “I’m here today because the killings of women and children in KZN are becoming too common now. I have attended funerals and met with police to understand what is happening.“We have those who fight crime in communities here with us today, so they can also help us understand what is happening,” he further told reporters in isiZulu outside the court.
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