TRIAL DATES SET FOR MAGAQA MURDER MATTER

26 NOVEMBER 2025

TRIAL DATES SET FOR MAGAQA MURDER MATTER

The three men charged in connection with the murder of former ANC Youth League Secretary General Sindiso Jethro Magaqa (amongst other charges) appeared in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today. Sbonelo Myeza, Mbulelo Mpofana and Zweliphansi Stanley Skhosana also face charges of 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 (Skhosana).

Today, the matter was sent down for trial for the period: 18 May to 12 June 2026, and Myeza and Mpofana will remain out on bail while Skhosana remains in custody following an unsuccessful bail application.

Issued by:

Natasha Ramkisson-Kara

NPA Regional Spokesperson

KZN Division

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