Wife Accused Of Plotting To Murder Husband, To Reapply For Bail On New Facts
An accused, Miriam Tau (40), has appeared in the Kimberley District Court, where her case was transferred to the Kimberley Regional Court. The suspect is facing a charge of conspiracy to commit murder and the applicant is alleged to have planned to have her husband murdered. On 15 May 2022, the accused was arrested at the Indian Centre in Kimberley, after a weeklong intelligence-driven and surveillance operation, led by the South African Police Services (SAPS) and its undercover agents.
The accused, who on 27 May 2022, was denied bail by the court after the Prosecution successfully opposed the bail application, has indicated that she will be reapplying for bail based on new facts. On her previous bail application, the Prosecution made numerous submissions, one being that the life of the husband will be in danger if the accused is released on bail. She is remanded in custody, until her next appearance on 07 September 2022, in the Regional Court, where she is expected to formally make her intention to reapply for bail, based on new facts.
Investigations led by the Police are continuing.
Issued by:
Mojalefa Senokoatsane
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Northern Cape Division
073 423 3539