Murder's accused prayers heard, bail granted

In an unusual manner when appearing for a status update before presiding Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi, Sitwane started with a prayer hoping that the magistrate would grant him bail.

“Today, I hope that the Almighty will help me and give me the wisdom and strength I need to be given bail. I have been praying about this for a month now without sleeping well,” Sitwane said. Taken aback by the accused's utterance, Magistrate Mmesi jokingly prompted Sitwane to try a little harder as she was not easily swayed.