Two suspects appeared in Secunda court today in connection with the Murder of Chris Botha.
Chris Botha was shot and killed during a robbery at his shop Hollow Hog Pizza Outlet on 20 May 2020. Chris Botha (34) was co-owner of Hollow Hog Pizza Outlet with his sister, Ms Louri Botha. They were in the shop busy closing for the day.
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Nkosinathi Thabethe and Micheal Masemela were apprehended after a long and thorough investigation by SAPS.
Both accused appeared before the Magistrate today but the case was postponed to the 24th of November.
Both accused struggled to secure legal representation before appearing today.
Nkosinathi Thabethe complained that he was denied access to a telephone to be able to secure the services of a lawyer.
Both accused were in custody and were again remanded in custody.
While the demeanour of accused no1, Nkosinathi Thabethe, reminded one of anger and defiance accused no2 sat quietly staring to the front. It is ironic that on his arm there was a tattoo visible with the words “God judge me”.
Nkosinathi Thabethe was arrested in Siyabushwa while Micheal Masemela was arrested in Limpopo. SAPS did not want to confirm the exact location as the investigation is still ongoing.
