Koketso Jabane, 54, and Rapelang Modise, 39, were granted R1000 bail each in the Mmabatho Magistrate's Court yesterday.

The two were arrested on Friday when police patrolling Moletsamongwe Cemetery in Modimola village near Mahikeng spotted them. They were found in possession of some remains of Sipho Lolwane, an albino, who died in 2002.

Moans and groans could be heard in court when magistrate Seth Mmushi granted the two accused bail.

Sipho's younger brother, Willie Lolwane, said he had lost confidence in the law.

"They are out on bail, what if they go to the grave again," he said.

He said his mother was feeling sick yesterday morning because of the incident.

"I don't know what am I going to tell her. How is she going to feel if I tell her that the people who dug up her son's grave are out on bail?"

Mmapula Senatla, a neighbour of the Lolwanes, also said she was disappointed with the court.

The Lolwane family said it was not the first time that Sipho's grave had been violated. The grave was tampered with in June 2011, but no one was arrested.

Police spokeswoman Captain Amanda Funani said the police are still trying to link the two cases.

The two accused were charged with desecration of a grave. They are expected to appear in court again on December 7. - tshehleb@sowetan.co.za

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Oct 9, 2012

2shy2call

community you must be aware of these Sh!t Sangomas these are the ones who send people to kill our children saying they make a strong muti. I wish they could cut them piece piece and let them feel.
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Oct 9, 2012

MGEEZ

Pathetic!!!
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Oct 9, 2012

Msiphos00

SA even the dead are not safe
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Oct 9, 2012

Nonti23

Its so sad that we as human beings are now classified as "ingredients" by these unscrupulous Sangomas. Its even more painful that the dead are not safe anymore!! I wonder where will we be safe?? I feel sorry for the family the trauma they are going through!!
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Oct 9, 2012

Voetzek

There is nothing wrong in giving them a bail, lets wait for the law to take its cause
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Oct 9, 2012

NTANDA

SaA law is disgusting!!!!! you'll see that sangoma will never be charged for that, I hope the other brother will stay alert at all times coz they could try and kidnap you.
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Oct 9, 2012

Papage

Those are real characteristics of a Black person, we believe in anything, From the what you call Rev Mbhoro to Zondo, we believe people can make miracles to heal cancer, illnesses and all that, how stupid we have become. Sangomas kill our people for muti, the do all sort of things and we still believe them and on the other side we run to the Minister for prayers. Oh God help us all, we are doomed
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Oct 9, 2012

MommaC

We need more Edgar Allen Poe in schools.
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Oct 9, 2012

BlacknProud2

I am black and proud but our barbaric and ill informed practices leaves one feeling disgusted. The sober the government deals with these brainless and barbaric acts the better.
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Oct 9, 2012

MorenaJesu

@Ntanda
I hope the other brother will stay alert at all times coz they could try and kidnap you.

lol do u really think this is a family of Albino's

believe me this people will not be charged due to lack of evidence of some sort.
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