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  • Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe appeared in Lenasia Magistrates Court on 5 November 2018 for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Power cuts again delay Vlakfontein murder suspects' bail application

    Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe’s appearance had to be postponed at the Lenasia Magistrates Court on Tuesday due to an electrical issue.

    1276 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso (head in hands) and Fita Khupe (right) appear in Lenasia Magistrates Court on 12 November 2018 for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    NPA: State has strong case against Vlakfontein murder accused

    The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’s Phindi Louw-Mjonondwane says they won't make it easy for the pair to get bail.

    1276 days ago
  • Protesters against the bail of the two accused in the Vlakfontein killings shout, sing and dance outside the Lenasia Magistrates Court on 20 November 2018. Thomas Holder/EWN.

    NPA 'disappointed' after Vlakfontein murder case postponed

    The case against Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe was moved to Wednesday at the Lenasia Magistrates Court.

    1277 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso (head in hands) and Fita Khupe (right) appear in Lenasia Magistrates Court on 12 November 2018 for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    Vlakfontein murder suspects to make formal bail bid

    Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe are facing several charges of premeditated murder and will have to present exceptional circumstances as to why they should be granted bail.

    1277 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khuphe, the two men accused of killing seven family members in Vlakfontein, appear in the Lenasia Magistrates Court on 5 November 2018. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    Vlakfontein community to submit petition against granting murder accused bail

    Murder accused Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe’s bail applications will be heard at the Lenasia Magistrates Court on 20 November.

    1284 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso (head in hands) and Fita Khupe (right) appear in Lenasia Magistrates Court on 12 November 2018 for the murder of seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    Vlakfontein community: 2 murder accused must also die

    Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe briefly appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates court on Monday where the matter was postponed to next week.

    1285 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe at their second court appearance on 12 November 2018 in the Lenasia Magistrates Court. The two face charges of murder and theft. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    [WATCH] Vlakfontein murders: 1 accused changes stance on bail, case postponed

    Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates Court for Khupe’s formal bail application. The two are accused of the murder of seven members of the same family.

    1285 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso (head in hands) and Fita Khupe (right) appear in Lenasia Magistrates Court on 12 November 2018 for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    Vlakfontein murder suspect Ernest Mabaso makes U-turn in bail bid

    Ernest Mabaso is now set to bring a formal bail application at Lenasia Magistrates Court.

    1285 days ago
  • Fita Khupe appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates Court for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Vlakfontein murder accused expected to formally apply for bail

    Fita Khupe (61) is facing seven counts of premeditated murder and theft.

    1285 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Nkosi-Malobane promises Vlakfontein community justice after murders

    Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane has promised the community of Vlakfontein that her department will work with the police to ensure Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe are convicted.

    1292 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe appeared in Lenasia Magistrates Court for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    NPA: State has solid case against Vlakfontein murder accused

    Fita Khupe (61) and Ernest Mabaso (27) have appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates Court on seven counts of premeditated murder and one charge of theft.

    1292 days ago
  • Ernest Mabaso appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates Court on 5 November 2018 for allegedly killing seven people in Vlakfontein. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    [WATCH] NPA confident of solid case against Vlakfontein murder accused

    Vlakfontein suspects Ernest Mabaso and Fita Khupe appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates Court on 5 November facing charges of murder, rape and theft.

    1292 days ago
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