The murder trial against Dumisani Mkhwanazi, 36 years old accused of killing Palesa Madiba – a student from University of Johannesburg six years ago has been shifted to the high court.
The murder case has been taking place at Protea Magistrate Court, Soweto and Magistrate Zweli Zwakhe has been handling the case. Mkhwanazi is expected to face charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice in high court.
The National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane was at the Protea Magistrate Court and she said, “a pre-trial hearing would be held on 25th October in the high court to determine the trial readiness of the State and defence.”
The Madiba family showed frustration when magistrate Zwakhe announced the transfer to high court, however, community members came in numbers to show support for the Madiba family. Dumisani was arrested on 29th July after the discovery of Madiba’s remains in a shallow grave in his parent’s yard at Phiri, Soweto.
