New twist in Nkomazana theft case

The state has charged Nkomazana alongside 12 others in 11 different counts. The 12 are attorney Letlhogonolo Makgane, Billy Molefe, Motlalepula Molefe, attorney Bhekimpilo Moyo, Tebogo Edwin Koketso, Ketshepile Sharon Lempehu, Jerico Murima, Othusitse Seoke, Daniel Gasefiwe, Keothupilwe Aobakwe, Levy Mosweu and Pula Joseph. 

Lawyers representing six of the accused persons: Makgane, Billy Molefe, Motlalepula Molefe, Moyo, Koketso and Gasefiwe yesterday told regional magistrate, Mokwadi Chris Gabanagae that they want their client’s trials to be separated in order to expedite the case trial. Lyndon Mothusi who represents Gasefiwe also applied for withdrawal of charges against his client.