BAIL DENIED TO ADDITIONAL MAGAQA MURDER ACCUSED

23 SEPTEMBER 2025

BAIL DENIED TO ADDITIONAL MAGAQA MURDER ACCUSED

Zweliphansi Stanley Skhosana (55) who is charged in connection with the murder of former ANC Youth League Secretary General Sindiso Jethro Magaqa was denied bail by the Mzimkhulu Magistrates' Court today. Magaqa was killed in July 2017, in Mzimkhulu. In handing down the judgement today, the Magistrate said that Skhosana did not prove exceptional circumstances that warrant his release on bail. Further, the court said that Skhosana did not show that his release on bail was in the interest of justice. Skhosana appeared on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, malicious injury to property, and defeating the administration of justice.

The state served an indictment on Skhosana and the matter was remanded to 06 October 2025 for his first appearance in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. He will join the two other accused in this matter, namely Sbonelo Myeza and Mbulelo Mpofana.

Issued by:

Natasha Ramkisson-Kara

NPA Regional Spokesperson

KZN Division

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