The Polokwane magistrates’ court has granted the seven schoolboys accused of the murder of Thoriso Themane R2 000 bail each with strict conditions.
The state, represented by an adv Mudau did not oppose bail. The seven accused all appeared behind closed doors as they are minors.
The bail conditions are that the minors be relocated outside Polokwane by their parents and that they must not be involved in violent acts during the duration of their trial.
The minors were also warned not to visit any school in Polokwane and that they remain under guardianship of their parents.
The granting of the unopposed bail did not sit well with the Themane family.
Disappointed
Family spokesperson Kevin Pohotona, who also represents the Thoriso Themane Foundation, told the media outside court that the move was “very disappointing”.
“It was very obvious that the matter was already decided before the accused were called into
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