Court to rule on bail bid in KZN cannibalism case
The accused in the Estcourt cannibalism case will know on Thursday whether or not they will be released on bail.
Traditional healer - Nino Mbatha and his co-accused - Khayelihle Lamula, Sithembiso Sithole and Lungisani Magubane appeared briefly in the town's magistrate's court earlier today.
They are accused of killing 25-year-old Zanele Hlatswayo from Shayamoya.
All four men face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and murder.
Natasha Ramkissoon-Kara who speaks for the National Prosecuting Authority in KZN says the matter was postponed until Thursday for a ruling in the bail application.
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Ramkissoon-Kara says the accused will remain in custody.
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