LIVE | Thabo Bester co-accused granted bail, four others denied for their part in allegedly aiding escape
The case has been postponed to 20 June 2023. Matsoara, Lipholo, Masukela, Makhotsa will remain in custody until then. Their bail applications have been denied. Jansen has been granted bail of R10 000 on condition that she reports to Heidedal SAPS at 06:00 and 18:00 every Friday.
Khabisi says he"bravely" rejected the applicants' submissions that they did not know the state witnesses.Khabisi says the applicants' lawyers argued in court that the State did not have a strong case against their clients. But the State argued that the applicants' attorneys did not address all factors in the case. The State submitted that the applicants should not be released on bail, because the State had a strong case.
She said she would not endanger the public's safety, she would attend the trial and not interfere with the investigation. She said her release on bail would not undermine public order.Another former G4S guard, Tieho Makhotsa, said he was in a legal dispute with his employer following his dismissal. He is not a flight risk and would not jeopardise the investigation. He said he supported himself and his family through"piece jobs and gambling".
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