The case of the five men accused of setting fire to trucks in Mpumalanga has been postponed until July 27th. The Ermelo Magistrates Court in Mpumalanga has granted them a formal bail application.
Ermelo Magistrates Court
During their arrest, three of the accused claimed they were assaulted and requested medical attention, which the court obliged. As a result, Nelson Shongwe, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Fundile Mpondo, Mafika Sibande, and Nkosingiphile Gumede have been remanded in custody.
The charges against them involve robbery, malicious damage to property, conspiracy to commit the crime of malicious damage to property, and attempted murder. The police have indicated the possibility of adding additional charges as the investigation progresses.
This high-profile case has captured the attention of the public, and many are eager to see how it unfolds. Stay tuned for updates on this important matter.
[WATCH] Here are the five men suspected of being behind the recent torching of trucks in Mpumalanga.
They are:
Nelson Shongwe
Sbusiso Mthethwa
Albert Mbondo
Albert Sibande
Nkosingiphile Gumede.TCG pic.twitter.com/TSqPmMXW01
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) July 17, 2023
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