Defence lawyer pulls out of Zolile Khumalo murder case
The lawyer for murder-accused, Thabani Mzolo will no longer be representing him in the case.
23-year-old, Mzolo stands accused of shooting dead his ex-girlfriend, MUT student Zolile Khumalo at an off-campus residence in the Durban city centre in May.
His case was indicted into the Durban High Court in August.
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Mzolo made a brief appearance before Judge Graham Lopes today when his attorney, Charl Claasen announced that he was withdrawing.
This is understood due to financial issues. The case has been adjourned to next week when Mzolo will likely be represented by legal aid. In the meantime, he remains in custody.
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