Man accused of Maritzburg officer's murder granted bail

Man accused of Maritzburg officer's murder granted bail

The man accused of killing a Pietermaritzburg police officer in Wentworth, south of Durban, at the weekend has been bailed. 

Police officer, Jody Fenner shot and killed
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Jody Fenner was shot during an alleged altercation at a car show at the Ogle Road Sports Ground. Another man was hurt during the incident. 

The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal says the matter returns to court in August. 

Meanwhile, Fenner's cousin Mark Gokool says the family is struggling. He says Fenner had so much to live for.

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"He was a go getter - he had lots of dreams. His life was cut short - he was starting his life at 29. He was a gentleman and a gentle person. These are sad times for us," Gokool said.  

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