Four police officers who are accused for allegedly beating to death 49-year-old Phikolomzi Tatsi, appeared in court for charges of murder, attempted murder and corruption, where they pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The four officers, Constable Vusimuzi Mtshali, Sergeant Simphiwe Kubheka, Constable Themba Kunene and Constable Khayelihle Gumede are also accused for assaulting other two people while apprehended in Katlehong North last year.
The state says the accused police officers arrested an alleged drunk driver and two others who were arrested for allegedly interfering with police duties.
The state’s first witness is the alleged drunk driver who’s the younger brother to the deceased Phikolomzi Tatsi.
He told the court how accused number one demanded a bribe to get his driver’s license back.
The trial has been set down until 23 October with evidence that will be led from forensics, medical experts, police officers and other witnesses.
