Murder

Murder accused former ANC member of parliament, Sibusiso Kula. Picture: Rejoice Ndlovu (File image)

Bid to have murder case withdrawn against ex-ANC MP set aside by court

The Orkney Magistrates’ Court has set aside judgment on former ANC member of parliament Sibusiso Kula’s bid to withdraw his murder case.

Murder

Murder accused former ANC member of parliament, Sibusiso Kula. Picture: Rejoice Ndlovu (File image)

The Orkney Magistrates’ Court has set aside judgment on former ANC’s member of parliament bid to have his murder case withdrawn to 22 May 2023.

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Bid to have murder case withdrawn

Sibusiso Kula’s representatives brought forward an application to have the murder charges struck off the court roll.

They argued that his rights were not explained to him, and thus can be used against him in a subsequent trial. They further questioned the charges leveled against their client.

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The state prosecutor, Advocate Phuti Sekoadi, opposed the application and argued that the matter is still under investigation and that the current charges are properly drafted, as they are in line with the evidence in the docket.

He further explained that when investigations are completed, the state will decide whether the charges should be amended.

Adv Sekoadi urged the court to dismiss the application as it had no bearing on the charges leveled against the accused.

Former ANC member of parliament Sibusiso Kula granted bail. Image: Ditiro Selepe (File image)

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Sibusiso Kula granted bail in court

Kula is currently out on R50 000 bail, granted by the High Court of South Africa North West Division, following his appeal on the Orkney Magistrates’ Court decision to deny him bail earlier this year.

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Part of the bail conditions ordered him to surrender his passports, report twice a day at the nearest police station, provided the investigating officer with his work itinerary, and report to investigating officer if he must move outside his residential jurisdiction and have no direct or indirect contact with his children.

Meanwhile, an application submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr. Rachel Makhari, for the matter to be transferred to a higher court, owing to its serious nature, is being processed.

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