Court Destruction Case Set For Trial
The Vryburg Magistrates’ Court postponed the case against Sibongile Dude(35), to 16 March 2022, for trial. He is out on R500 bail after he was caught smashing windows at the Vryburg Magistrates’ Court. He is charged with malicious damage to property. Investigations into the matter have been concluded, the state and the defence attorney have also indicated their readiness to proceed with a trial.
During his appearance in court on Monday, 17 January 2022, Dube opted to represent himself and told the court that he intends to plead guilty to his offence. He however changed his mind later and requested Legal Aid representation. He claimed his actions were driven by anger, following a three-month jail sentence he served for failing to appear in court on a separate offence in June 2020.
He also attributed his anger to a two-year sentence he received in 2009 on an assault case. He alleges he had a valid reason for not attending court but was nonetheless sentenced. A security officer on duty on 09 January 2022, heard windows being smashed, and upon investigation saw the suspect running away from the scene. The security officer gave chase and caught Dube, the police were called and he was arrested and officially charged.
Enquiries:
Henry Mamothame
NPA Spokesperson
North West Division
082 317 5731