Mlungisi Thabathe, 28, Andile Nhleko, 27, Mncedisi Mzobe, 27, Siyanda Msweli, 26, Lindani Ndlovu, 22, and Malusi Mthembu, 27, appeared in the Verulam magistrate's court in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Andile 'Bobo' Mbhuthu. The seventh accused is a minor who appeared separately.The maternal family of slain Tongaat teenager Andile"Bobo" Mbuthu said they have nothing to say to Mlungisi Thabathe, who is one of the six people accused of killing Mbuthu.
It emerged during the lengthy bail application that Mbuthu and Thabathe were first cousins as their fathers are brothers. During his closing arguments, the attorney for the accused, Chris Gounden, said the state had not proved that the accused men had acted in common cause, and did not give any specific reason why bail was opposed.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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