Question NW112 to the Minister of Police
01 March 2016 - NW112
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to CAS 420/11/2015 opened at the Temba Police Station, what is the current status of the investigation; (2) whether any suspects have been questioned; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any arrests have been made; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) what is the anticipated date for the finalisation of the specified case?
Reply:
- The docket is under investigation.
The post mortem as well as toxicology reports are outstanding.
The Investigation Officer is still tracing independent witnesses in this case.
2. Identified suspects were interviewed in the presence of their attorney and they indicated to remain silent. Their attorney will submit their explanation in court.
3. Three suspects have been arrested.
(4) This incident happened on 13 November 2015 at 01:00 when the deceased was caught during the Burglary at Charles Metlhape’s place. The community was mobilized and the deceased was assaulted by the community during his apprehension. The police rescued him from the mob and took him to the George Mukhari hospital where he passed away on 18 November 2015. Although witnesses pointed out the three main suspects during this incident, the Senior Public Prosecutor still needs independent witnesses. The post mortem and the other expert statements are outstanding and not yet ready for collection. There are currently five housebreaking cases outstanding against the deceased and he was supposed to appear in court on these charges on 3 February 2016. The outstanding documents will be collected as soon as they are ready.