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Garth Simpson: Murder-accused KZN farmer’s bail application denied
Garth Simpson, the 68-year-old farmer who stands accused of murdering 17-year-old Qiniso Dlamini, was denied bail by the Glencoe Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
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KwaZulu-Natal farmer Garth Simpson appeared before the Glencoe Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 21 October. The 68-year-old was arrested for the alleged murder of Qiniso Dlamini who was killed on 28 September.
GARTH SIMPSON BAIL APPLICATION DENIED
KZN National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said Simpson was denied bail by the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
“Simpson appeared on a charge of murder, relating to the death of 17-year-old Qiniso Dlamini. He also faces charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition,” said the NPA spokesperson.
Dlamini and his relatives were reportedly tracking their cattle on 28 September and found the animals on Simpson’s farm where a fatal altercation took place. The incident was captured on video.
The Dlamini family and members of the Endumeni community previously said that they want Simpson’s bail application to be denied.
Simpson’s next court appearance is expected on 26 November 2021 as the matter has been postponed for further investigations, according to the NPA.
Last week, minority civil rights interest group Afriforum, announced its intent to provide Garth Simpson with legal assistance. “It is a fact that several national concerns are playing out on this issue. Farmers and people in rural areas are confronted daily with the reality of farm murders, land grabs, threats of expropriation, increasing crime rates and an inefficient police service,” said Ernst Roets.
