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The Randburg Magistrates’ Court.
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has postponed the bail application of 12 SANDF Special Task Force members to Wednesday, the 2nd of July.
The group faces charges related to the 2023 murder of Hawks Serious Specialist Investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa. They also face charges for the kidnapping and disappearance of Ethiopian National, Abdella Abadiga, in December 2022.
Mathipa was reportedly investigating the disappearance of Abadiga when he was gunned down in August 2023. He was shot while driving on the N1 near the Hammanskraal off ramp.
Lawyers for the 12 read their affidavits into the record during today’s bail application.
VIDEO | Lt Gen Mathipa’s alleged murder suspects apply for bail:
“The accused before the court have already used their opportunity to present their personal circumstances, including divulging immovable and movable properties in their possession, as well as other circumstances that they think the court should consider in making a decision on whether or not they are suitable candidates to be released on bail,” NPA Gauteng Spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane, says.
VIDEO | 12 SANDF officials accused of assassinating Lt. Gen Mathipa apply for bail
