The state on Friday opposed bail for Matipandile Sotheni, accused of murdering Mauris van der Merwe - known as “Witness D” at the Madlanga Commission - arguing that his release would endanger the public.
The State has opposed bail for Matipandile Sotheni, accused of killing “Witness D”, Mauris van der Merwe, arguing that his release would endanger the public, interfere with witnesses and jeopardise the criminal justice system.
Sotheni’s bail application resumed on Friday after proceedings were postponed on Thursday.
Proceedings were postponed after he told the court he speaks Xhosa and struggled to understand the Zulu interpreter assigned to the matter.
The former South African Police Service Special Task Force member has denied killing Van der Merwe and asked the court to release him on bail, citing family responsibilities.
