A 60-year-old man charged with the double-murder of elderly women from Umgababa, south of Durban, says he is 'sorry'.
A group of crèche owners picketed outside the Umbumbulu Magistrate's Court on Monday ahead of Thokozani Mhlongo's appearance.A 60-year-old suspect charged for the double-murder of"Umgababa grannies" says he is sorry.
The police’s Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the women's hands had been tied and their heads were covered with plastic bags.A tearful Mhlongo told the court that he could not afford private legal representation and opted to take legal aid. As he made his way back to police holding cells, Mhlongo turned back to face the full gallery, and said in isiZulu: “Ngiyaxolisa”, which means “I am sorry”.Zanele Doris Mbuso and Moni Sophia Xulu were found dead in a grave outside where they worked.Outside court, the group of crèche owners sang struggle songs and said they were happy about the State’s decision to oppose bail.
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