MAGAQA MURDER MATTER SET DOWN FOR TRIAL

The three men charged in connection with the murder of former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Jethro Magaqa, among other offences, appeared before the Pietermaritzburg High Court yesterday.

Sbonelo Myeza, Mbulelo Mpofana, and Zweliphansi Stanley Skhosana face charges including conspiracy to commit murder, murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, malicious injury to property, and defeating the administration of justice (in the case of Skhosana).

The matter was previously adjourned for a pre-trial conference (PTC), which commenced and was concluded today.

During proceedings, legal representatives for Accused 3 informed the court that representations had been submitted to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for consideration. The State undertook to expedite the outcome of those representations.

Following the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the presiding officer certified the matter as trial-ready. The trial has been scheduled to run from 09 November 2026 to 11 December 2026.

The matter was accordingly remanded to 09 November 2026 for the commencement of the trial.

Myeza and Mpofana remain out on bail, while Skhosana remains in custody following an unsuccessful bail application in September 2025.

Issued by:

Natasha Ramkisson-Kara

NPA Regional Spokesperson

KwaZulu-Natal Division