Grenade attack accused denied bail
The 44-year-old man accused of killing his wife with a bomb in their Amanzimtoti home last month has been denied bail in the Durban Magistrate's Court.
Former Air Force Colonel Joel Mohoasa is alleged to have thrown two hand grenades 33-year-old Letshego Mohoasa following an argument over money. Only one of the bombs exploded.
While the State was not opposed to bail, Magistrate Vanitha Armu said she did not share the same opinion.
Armu says she is satisfied that the State has a prima facie case against Mohoasa referring to the eye witness account who alleges that he saw the accused pull the pin on the grenade.
She also says the accused has shown more concern for himself than for his two young children as he left them in the house as he fled following the explosion.
Armu has further added that even if the deceased was abusive as argued by the defence in court last week it is no justification for her brutal killing.
(Photo: Khatija Nxedlana)