Andile Mbuthu's family 'pleased' as accused denied bail
Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu's family is pleased with a Verulam magistrate's decision, to deny bail to six men accused of murdering the Tongaat teen.
After several court postponements, the suspects - including tavern owner Mlungisi Thabethe - were told on Wednesday they'll have to remain behind bars.
The 16-year-old was murdered and his body dumped in a river in May, after he allegedly stole alcohol at a tavern.
"I'm very happy. I think this is a great step for Andile's justice. All we wanted was for the accused not to get bail," says his aunt, Zodwa Jali.
She says the family is still seeking closure.
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"We still want some answers because we don't know what happened," says Jali.
The matter has been postponed to 17 August for further investigations.
A seventh suspect who is a minor abandoned his bid for bail.
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