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Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma and Thembelani Mbatha making a brief appearance at the Howick Magistrate’s Court for the murder of Xolani Ndlovu Ntombela, 8 September 2025.
A traditional leader has denied any involvement in the killing of Umngeni chief whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu in 2023.
This was contained in a sworn affidavit by Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma, which was handed up during his bail application in the Howick Magistrate’s Court.
This after the state presented an affidavit by the investigating officer that Zuma is linked to bribing a magistrate in a different murder case.
The state also says it has recordings of Zuma discussing Nldovu’s murder.
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Zuma says the charges are aimed at tarnishing his image.
Meanwhile, Zuma has appeared in court in connection with the murder of a third person.
Both cases have been adjourned to the 15th of September.
Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma and Thembelani Mbatha made a brief appearance at the Howick magistate court for the murder of Xolani Ndlovu Ntombela. Ndlovu Ntombela was killed in his home in Mpophomeni in November 2022.
Zuma has two other murder cases.#SABCNEWS pic.twitter.com/RUSQnYUNuA— Mlondi Radebe (@mlondiee) September 8, 2025
