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Lawyer: Mark Zinde should be readmitted for psychiatric evaluation
The 23-year-old began swearing at the conclusion of what was supposed to be the start of his murder trial in the high court in Pretoria on Monday.
He is accused of killing his mother at her home in the Pecanwood Estate in Hartbeespoort in June 2016.
A psychiatric assessment from Weskoppies, however, revealed that he’s fit to stand trial and capable of understanding court proceedings.
The 23-year-old, who is accused of murdering his mother, allegedly also attacked his father in November.
The 23-year-old Mark Zinde is accused of killing his mother at their Hartebeespoort Dam home in June.
Mark Zinde is facing a charge of murder and drug possession.
Mark Zinde is accused of killing his mother at their Pecanwood Estate home in Hartbeespoort Dam.
Mark Zinde was referred for psychiatric evaluation to assess his fitness to stand trial.
The former South African Broadcasting Corporation board member was buried in Pretoria yesterday.
The former SABC board member has been laid to rest in Pretoria.
Zinde's body was discovered in her car in Hartbeespoort over a week ago.
A memorial service for the well-known broadcaster was held in Pretoria yesterday.
With friends and family gathered at a community hall in Pretoria to pay their respects to Hope Zinde, the fight against drug dealers took centre stage.
Zinde stands accused of killing his mother, former SABC board member Hope Zinde.
Cabinet Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says communities must confront drug abuse head on.
Zinde made his first court appearance yesterday where he was charged with his mother Hope Zinde’s murder.
Mark Zinde made a brief appearance in court, where he was charged with his mother’s murder.
Former SABC board member Hope Zinde’s son Mark Zinde has been formally charged with her murder.
Her son made his first court appearance today after his mother’s body was discovered at the weekend.