Suspect in court for allegedly killing two Kraaifontein police officers
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Cape Town - The case against Mxoleleni Sikhala, 32, accused of murdering two Kraaifontein police officers, has been postponed to August 4.
Sikhala, who faces two counts of murder, one of attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances, appeared at the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court yesterday. He accused of killing two police officers, Mnakwazo Mdoko, 46, and Mninawa Breakfast, 28, two months ago.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the case has been postponed for further investigation.
The two officers, Mdoko and Breakfast, were allegedly ambushed by a group of suspects while on patrol duties in Phumla street, Bloekombos, where they came under fire. The officers were declared dead at the scene and their official firearms were stolen.
In Soho, London, last month after coronavirus restrictions were eased. Photograph: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock
In Soho, London, last month after coronavirus restrictions were eased. Photograph: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock
Thu 6 May 2021 12.23 EDT
Last modified on Thu 6 May 2021 16.46 EDT
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Johannesburg - Joburg Metrobus service operated at 70% on Monday as some drivers affiliated to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of SA (Demawusa) initiated their indefinite strike.
Despite fears of intimidation of working drivers there were no reports of violence.
However, there was some confusion with some passengers missing their buses while some were simply left stranded. The Star understands that around 200 routes were affected.
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