Man linked to Likhona Fose's murder intends to apply for bail

A man arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose appeared amid a packed courtroom in the Roodepoort magistrate's court on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi's appearance was brief, and he told the court he intends to apply for bail.

His lawyer, Asanda Qwabe told the court that Mnisi has a previous conviction of attempted murder and robbery from 2007.

He currently does not have any pending cases, she said.

Qwabe also said that when her client was taken to the Krugersdorp prison on Monday, he was not given a bed.

The matter was postponed to June 18 for a formal bail application. The state intends to oppose bail.

Likhona's mutilated body was found dismembered in Roodepoort earlier this month.

Outside court, a group of residents were protesting calling for justice for Likhona while police kept a close watch. 

According to Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, Mnisi was taken in for questioning on Monday before being linked to the matter. 

He was then charged with murder.

“The police's occult unit has been working hard to find the perpetrators following the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Fose,” said Masondo.

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