A gavel is displayed with the scale of justice in the background.
Five accused are facing charges of murder and kidnapping. They have pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Andile Mbuthu- known as Bobo- was killed after he allegedly stole alcohol at a local tavern. It is believed that he was kidnapped and beaten until he died. The State witness told the court that he used the handle of a broom to hit Mbuthu.
He described how the late tavern owner- Mlungisi Thabethe- slapped Mbuthu as he was carried to the VIP room at the establishment. He claims that Thabethe filmed Mbuthu’s assault.
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