Vaal tavern robbery case postponed to 19 November for bail verdict
The six accused face charges of rape, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
In a Sharpeville tavern, four of six men accused of a violent attack were granted a rescheduling for their bail hearing on November 19th. Mandla Siphelo, George Buthelezi, Brian Chauke, and Tsietsi Makae were present in the Vereeniging Magistrate's Court for the incident, which occurred in June. The court's decision to delay the proceedings was made to allow authorities to confirm the residential address of accused number six, Tsietsi Makae.
The other two accused, Snyman Makgajane and Nxoni Moyo, had already abandoned their bail bid. The six men are accused of committing various crimes, including rape, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and assault intended to cause grievous bodily harm. The alleged perpetrators reportedly raided the tavern in Tshepiso, stealing cash, alcohol, and cell phones from the patrons.
Makgajane and Moyo are alleged to have raped three women inside the establishment and also targeted the tavern owner's residence, where they shot and wounded him, and stole additional items such as bank cards and household goods.
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