The incident occurred three days before 34 mineworkers were killed by the South African police at a koppie in Nkaneng informal settlement.
The former policeman is charged alongside retired Colonel Salmon Johannes Vermaak, together with Constable Nkosana Mguye, Warrant Officer Masilo Mogale, Warrant Officer Katlego Joseph Sekgweleya, and Khazamola Phillip Makhubela, who are accused of the murder of Pumzile Sokhanyile. NPA spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame, has said several key witnesses have already testified in the matter before the high court in October 2020.
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