Lufuno Mavhunga assault accused granted R1 500 bail
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Pretoria - The 14-year-old learner accused of assaulting the late Lufuno Mavhunga was granted R1â500 bail at the ÂThohoyandou Childrenâs Court.
The teenager was released into the care of her mother.
She is charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Speaking to Pretoria News yesterday, her lawyer, Kagiso Muthivhithivhi, said the teenager should have been granted bail at her first appearance.
Muthivhithivhi said: âIt was long overdue.
âItâs unheard of to keep a 14-year-old in prison for assault.â
The minor appeared in camera and cannot be identified in accordance to the Criminal Procedure Act.