GAUTENG. – Fortunate Masilela (31) and Tsakane Msithani (38) appeared on charges of murder, obstruction of justice and possession of a dangerous firearm in the Boksburg magistrate's court. The court appearance is in connection with the death of Jabulile Ntimba in Dawn Park on 16 September.
Magaboke Mohlatlole, SAPS spokesperson, says the accused knew the deceased and were with her on the evening of the incident. Ntimba was later found dead, after which a police investigation was launched. The investigation led to the arrest of the two women and the seizure of items believed to be related to the case.
The state alleges that Ntimba was in a relationship with Masilela's husband, who according to the state was also Msithani's boyfriend. The man is allegedly Msithani's brother. According to the state, the discovery of the relationship led to the subsequent murder.
A third suspect who was initially arrested has not been placed on the court roll at this stage due to insufficient evidence. The case has been postponed to 1 October for a formal bail application, which the state will oppose. Investigations are continuing.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
