Calm in Mpumalanga town as kidnap accused denied bail

KRIEL – Potential community outrage has been averted in Ga-Nala in Mpumalanga.

That’s after bail was denied to the three locals allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a high school pupil.

Residents had threatened to take matters into their own hands if Sibongile Mkhwanazi, Nkosingiphile Nkosi, and Mpumelelo Mkhize were released.

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But Magistrate Edward Mdluli said the trio didn’t provide enough reasons to gain their freedom.

Four other accused in the matter had already abandoned their bail bid.

• eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu was in court.