4 of five men accused of Dieplsoot vigilante mass murder granted bail
Four of five men accused of mass murder in Diepsloot during a mob justice attack have been granted bail.
The accused appeared at the Randburg Magistrates Court on Thursday on charges of murder, assault, kidnapping, and damage to property.
Earlier in December, seven people were found beaten and burnt to death in Diepsloot, with police suspecting vigilantism.
The advocate representing the five accused, Jimmy Baloyi, said one suspect was denied bail due to contravening the Immigration Act.
Baloyi said he was confident that once the documentation issue was resolved, the suspect would also be released.
December started on a tough note for Diepsloot residents after burnt bodies were discovered at two separate locations.
The people who were killed were alleged to be involved in crimes in the community.
The accused will appear again in court on 7 March for a trial.
-EWN
In other news – WATCH: Bontle Modiselle saw her father going to commit suicide
Popular Mzansi actress, television presenter, radio personality, dancer, choreographer, singer, and model, Bontle Modiselle breaks down in tears while recounting her father’s tragic passing.
The choreographer faults herself for her dad’s death because she claimed to have seen him preparing to kill himself, but she didn’t question him as she hoped to ask questions the following day. “I think I’d seen him on his way to do it. I woke up to go and see what my father was doing, and he had stuff with him. Read More
