Theft and perjury cases have been opened against police officers involved in a high-profile murder case after allegedly stealing R100,000 belonging to one of the suspects and withholding evidence from the court during bail proceedings.
One of the four people accused of killing two ANC members in Mokopane, Limpopo, three years ago, is due for surgery and should be released on bail, his lawyer said on Monday.
Residents under the Mogalakwena local municipality in Limpopo are looking to an upcoming bail application judgment to restore their hope for justice after a dark history of political hits in the area.