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Bail application hearing looms for ex-cop Rachel Kutumela and her two co-accused, who stand accused of the murder of nine people.
Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo is expected to deliver the judgment on the bail application of the former police sergeant and her two accomplices, accused of insurance-related killings.
Rachel Kutumela, her sister Anna Shokane and daughter, Florah Shokane, have been applying for bail since December last year.
They allegedly orchestrated the murders of nine people for insurance payouts amounting to R10 million.
Kutumela faces a total of 32 charges, including nine for murder, fraud and money laundering.
Her co-accused and sister, Anna Shokane, faces three murder charges.
The third accused, Florah Shokane, has been charged with murder, money laundering and fraud.
The court heard the accused transferred funds amongst each other after receiving insurance payouts.
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