PHOTOS: Zolile Khumalo murder accused appears in court
Hundreds of angry Mangosuthu University of Technology students have marched to the Durban Magistrate's Court where the man arrested in connection with the murder of Zolile Khumalo has made his first appearance.
21-year-old Khumalo was shot dead at her off-campus residence in the city centre on Tuesday.
Police say the suspect, Thabani Mzolo is Khumalo's ex boyfriend.
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MUT management says Mzolo was allegedly signed into the residence by another registered student.
Police say the suspect, Thabani Mzolo is Khumalo's ex boyfriend.
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MUT management says Mzolo was allegedly signed into the residence by another registered student.
Dozens of students tried to pack into the courthouse after marching through the city centre.
They are demanding an end to gender-based violence.
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Security had to prevent some students from entering the building due to the number of people who participated in the protest.
The State was granted a seven day adjournment in the matter to allow for further investigations and the verification of Mzolo's address.
They are demanding an end to gender-based violence.
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Security had to prevent some students from entering the building due to the number of people who participated in the protest.
The State was granted a seven day adjournment in the matter to allow for further investigations and the verification of Mzolo's address.
#MUT Th case against 23 year old Thabani Mzolo has been adjourned to the 10 of May for further investigation. He is accused of the murder of MUT student #ZolileKhumalo. pic.twitter.com/hHiCXQxdW5
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) May 3, 2018
He is due in court again on the 10th of May.
#MUT students leaving the court now after being addressed by the SRC. The man accused of 21-year old #ZolileKhumalo murder has been remanded into custody. pic.twitter.com/Ma161fQfL0
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) May 3, 2018