Four police officers accused of killing Mthokozisi Ntumba are expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court.
They are facing charges of murder, three charges of attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice. Ntumba was fatally shot while leaving a clinic in Braamfontein last week.
The 35-year-old father of two was caught up in the chaos as police were dispersing student protesters. Students say the police gave no warning before firing rubber bullets and stun grenades.
In other news – Minister Bheki Cele accuses EFF of using Mthokozisi Ntuma family’s pain for political gain
Police Minister Bheki Cele says it’s heartless for a political party to use the pain of bereaved families for political gain.
He was responding to Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s remarks that Cele had reneged on a promise to pay the burial costs of Mthokozisi Ntumba who was shot dead in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, last week, allegedly by police. Learn more
Source: eNCA
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