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FACING THE MUSIC: Imposter accused Sibusiso Gcabashe in the Nquthu Magistrate's Court in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday to face charges of fraud and perjury. PHOTO: THULI DLAMINI

 Fingerprints showed that he was not Mgqumeni

Gcabashe claimed that he had been held captive in a cage by a traditional healer who wanted to turn him into a zombie 

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Sibusiso Gcabashe, of eMaqongqo in Pietermaritzburg, shocked the country in January when he popped up amid huge national and international media frenzy, claiming that he was Mgqumeni, who had died after a short illness in December 2009.

Mgqumeni was buried in January 2010 at Mpofana, a rural area in Nquthu in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Gcabashe's claims attracted people from as far as Lesotho, Swaziland and across South Africa's different provinces, who flocked to Nquthu to get a glimpse of him and to see for themselves whether or not Mgqumeni had indeed returned from the dead.

During his first public appearance, Gcabashe claimed that he had been held captive in a cage by a traditional healer who wanted to turn him into a zombie.

He also claimed, much to the disapproval and endorsement of some people, that he was forced to eat soil mixed with milk.

But he was later arrested after fingerprints showed that he was not Mgqumeni.

He appeared in the Nquthu Magistrate's Court and was charged with fraud and perjury.

During his first court appearance on February 8, Gcabashe was referred for psychiatric observation.

He was admitted to Madadeni Mental Hospital, but a psychiatrist advised the court to get a second observation, this time at Fort Napier Mental Hospital in Pietermaritzburg.

Yesterday, Gcabashe was remanded in police custody because the doctor's report on his mental state had not yet been completed.

The court postponed the case to next Wednesday when it is hoped the results would be available. He is also expected to make a formal bail application next week.

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Mar 7, 2012

Gudguy

Tata machance tata mamillion
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Mar 7, 2012

Khakhu

May the maskandi musician Khulekani "Mgqumeni" Mseleku spirit REST IN PEACE.
Sibusiso Gcabashe, u belong to jail.
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Mar 7, 2012

TupacAmaru

...the 28-year-old man who tried trick them...
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But he looks 48.
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Mar 7, 2012

100%Malema

Rubbish
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Mar 7, 2012

Gudguy

From: Ngele, Lucky
Sent: 19 December 2011 03:23 PM
To: Ndlangamandla, Idah
Subject: FW: Day in a SOWETO Court








Day in a SOWETO Court

The other day I listened to the guy giving evidence:
"Besibuya e-Extension 3, siyi-5. Safika e-Orlando e-13. Bekungabo-11 ejampas.
Safika sathi 4 ne ½ jack. After boma 30 minutes ngaphuma ngayoshay' i- 6/9.
Ngase ngihlangana nale-1. Mangithi 1, 2, ngiyibone seyi la...ipheth' i-38,
ngath fence."
The magistrate interrupted and said:" Can somebody please get us a calculator.

There are too many numbers involved here."

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Mar 7, 2012

pussycat12

Ja neh!
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Mar 7, 2012

Mangoz

This guy wasn't aware that we live in the world of technology!! ok scratch that, before he pulled that stunt, didn't he ask himslf "how many ppl did actually resurrect? except jesus" even Desmond Tutu doesn't just believe in resurrection!!!, mxm, bogus actor!!!
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Mar 7, 2012

TheGenius

This is a fraudster. Yithi esazi iBhova likaDikadika umuntu ebuya okhuleni, isihlahla se-magic. Kumanje nje ngidlala lona la kwikhompyutha yami, hhayi lesi sigebengu esihlangene nokaMajola ngoba befuna izimali zeBhova.
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Mar 7, 2012

sbhamu.somdogo

this is a serious chance taker.
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Mar 7, 2012

Pointman

As long as there are silly and gullible people in the world.......
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