Linda Blessing Mthiyane, from left, Bongumenzi Mpungose and Mthandeni Luyanda Mthiyane, during a previous court appearance. Inset: Mpungose, who is charged with rape, intends on applying for bail.
THREE men charged for the brutal murder of a Newark family appeared in court, with one accused – the alleged rapist – seeking bail as the family call for justice.
In the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, Bongumenzi Mpungose, charged with the alleged rape of Shamarie Monswamy, said he intended to apply for bail.
He appeared alongside Linda Blessing Mthiyane and Mthandeni Luyanda Mthiyane.
The accused are all charged with the alleged kidnapping and premeditated murder of Alan Monswamy, 52, his wife Sandy, 57, their children Kraidon, 26, and Shamarie, 20, as well as relatives Gonosagran Padayachee, 51, Mooniamma Padayachee, 78, and Mariama Appanah, 83.
