By Johnathan Paoli
The three men accused of the kidnapping and brutal murder of a family of seven in Newark, KwaZulu-Natal, have abandoned their bail application in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court, as public anger over the killings continues to intensify.
The accused, Bongumenzi Mpungose, Linda Mthiyane, and Mthandeni Mthiyane, appeared briefly in court on Tuesday, where their legal representatives indicated they would no longer pursue bail at this stage.
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The men face 17 charges, including housebreaking with intent to rob, robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, rape, premeditated murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Outside court, scores of community members, political party supporters, and officials from the Community Safety and Liaison department gathered in protest, demanding justice for the victims and opposing any possibility of bail.
Among those present in court were Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and the province’s
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