Times Of Swaziland: RANGER MURDER: SON, ANOTHER SUSPECT HELD

RANGER MURDER: SON, ANOTHER SUSPECT HELD
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Thokozani Mamba on 10/03/2023 09:38:00


SIMUNYE – A son to the assassinated Hlane Game Reserve Chief Ranger George
Mbatha yesterday appeared at the Simunye Magistrates Court, charged with murder
together with another man.
Fana Vusi Mbatha (34) of Lomahasha and Ndumiso Fakudze (28) of Mhlumeni appeared
before Magistrate Nomcebo Mabuza. According to the charge sheet, the duo has
been charged for (allegedly) unlawfully and intentionally shooting and killing
George Mbatha, a male adult aged 68. When their right to legal representation
was read to the duo, accused number one (Fana) elected to engage the services of
an attorney while his co-accused (Ndumiso), chose to conduct his own defence.
Worth mentioning, is that Fana is one of Mbatha’s children who appears in the
restraining order granted by Acting Principal Magistrate Musa Nxumalo to the
late George at the Simunye Magistrate Court last year. They are expected back in
court on Thursday. Magistrate Mabuza instructed the duo to move a bail
application at the High Court through their attorney.