Case against Usindiso building fire accused postponed to 15 September
Sthembiso Mdlalose faces 76 counts of murder for his alleged involvement in starting the fire.
The legal proceedings against Sthembiso Mdlalose, accused of starting the Usindiso building fire that claimed 76 lives in August 2023, have been postponed to 15 September. Mdlalose made a brief appearance in Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, facing 76 counts of murder. The prosecution plans to call four witnesses, including three doctors and a police officer, to address discrepancies in the pathology report.
The report initially suggested that the victims perished from burns, but further examination revealed that they died from smoke inhalation. Judge Cassim Moosa expressed frustration at the repeated absence of Mdlalose's legal representative, who had promised to arrive by half past ten. The court decided to postpone the case, avoiding an extended delay.
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