Bail application of suspected truck arsonists in Mpumalanga, KZN & Limpopo postponed to September
The case against five African Truck Drivers Forum members who are accused of torching trucks in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo has been postponed to September to allow them to consult their representatives in preparation for bail applications.
Nelson Khulekani Shongwe, 29, Sibusiso Emmanuel Mthethwa, 38, Fundile Alberta Mpondo, 41, Mafika William Sibanda, 61, and Nkosingiphile Nkosikhona Gumede, 27, appeared at the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
The five accused are charged with robbery with aggravating circumstances, malicious injury to property, conspiracy to commit a crime of malicious injury to property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The NPA says the bail application in the matter has been postponed to September 5-7, 2023.
“The State was ready to proceed; however, the legal representatives for the accused requested time to consult with their clients in preparation for bail applications,” NPA region spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said.
Previously, the State said that due to the seriousness of the offences the accused are charged with, the State will oppose bail, and this relates to the incident that happened in July, where 21 trucks were burned in the provinces.
“The State alleges that the accused conspired, and damaged trucks used for the transportation of goods on the N2 National road due to certain grievances in the transportation industry,” Nyuswa added.
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