Didintle Blessing Tladi who was arrested for allegedly stabbing Lethabo Sibanda to death during a fight in 2023 appeared before Rustenburg Magistrates Court on Thursday, 16 January.
Since last year, Didintle has been using a wheelchair, unable to walk during Court proceedings. The case was postponed to 30 January for re-application of bail based on new facts.Didintle’s lawyer is requested to submit his medical report. The court stated that the report will therefore determine whether the court will proceed with the application.
The deceased’s aunt Boniswa Molefe expressed the family’s frustration and pain. She told North-West Unlocked team that their closure is justice. “The case has been dragged for too long,” she said. Boniswa said they want to see progress because it pains them everytime they have to attend court. She says seeing the accused opens their wounds.
Didintle was arrested in June 2023 for the alleged murder of Lethabo, a pupil at Hoër Tegniese Skool who was stabbed to death at Rustenburg Bus Rank. He was allegedly stabbed in the throat with a sharp object during a fight.Didintle was denied bail in July 2023 when the state successfully opposed it. The court stated the reasons stated by the accused during his application did not prove why it was in the best interest of justice that he be granted bail.
Case postponed to 30 January 2025 for the defense to submit Didintle’s medical report.
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