North West Provincial Government accepts the High Court ruling
North West Provincial Government has noted the outcome of the application for a review on the bail application of the two farm workers in Coligny who are accused of killing Matlhomola Moshoeu (16).
The North West High Court has today set aside the State's application for leave to appeal the decision of the Coligny Magistrate's Court, which granted bail to Pieter Doorewaard (26) and Philip Schutte (34) a bail of R5 000 each.
“We accept the outcome of the court judgment and will accordingly study it and explore our available options as we believe ours was a just cause” said Premier Supra Mahumapelo.
According to the accused Moshoeu was stealing sunflowers on April 20 when they caught him and drove with him to the local police station. They claimed Moshoeu allegedly jumped off their bakkie and broke his neck while some eyewitnesses claim he was allegedly pushed off the bakkie.
The death of Matlhomola Moseou sparked protest that left a trail of destruction in Coligny as three houses and three trucks were torched, while several shops were looted and damaged.
