Cape Town — Minister of Justice and Correctional Services (JCS), Ronald Lamola, has approved and transmitted a request for the extradition of the two suspects accused in the murder of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
The two brothers – Siyabonga “Nxele” Ndimande and Malusi “Mjay” Ndimande – were arrested by Royal eSwatini police and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) on 24 February 2024 at a rented flat in eSwatini. South African authorities want the brothers to be extradited back to South Africa to join the other five suspects who are currently on trial.
“The request is made in terms of the Extradition Treaty between South Africa and Eswatini dated 4 October 1968, and in terms of the SADC Protocol on Extradition dated 3 October 2002, to which both countries are signatories.” JCS spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, said in a JCS statement.
“The ministry stands ready to give its highest level of co-operation to its counterparts in the Kingdom of Eswatini,” Phiri added.
Media Statement on South Africa’s Extradition Request to the Kingdom of Eswatini. pic.twitter.com/na7EfeVWYf
— Chrispin Phiri 🇿🇦🇵🇸 (@Chrispin_JPhiri) March 19, 2024
According to The Citizen, one of the five accused – Mziwethemba Gwabeni (accused number four) – will return to court on the morning of Tuesday 19 march after some complications with his bail application on Monday.
Gwabeni was unable to proceed with the bail application after the state wanted certain documents and emails excluded from his affidavit. The state prosecutor shared certain documents via email with one of the defence attorneys and was shocked to learn that his emails formed part of accused four’s bail application.
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