…By Enitan Thompson for TDPel Media.
Two suspects accused of murdering two boys, Nqobizitha Zulu and Tshiamo Rabanye, in Soweto made their first appearance in court on 28 April, the same day as the boys’ funeral.
The accused are Tshiamo’s grandmother, Nqobile Ndlovu, and her boyfriend, Mthunzi Zulu.
Tshiamo, aged six, and Mduduzi, aged five, were abducted while playing near their homes last week.
Their mutilated bodies were later found. Ndlovu and Zulu face charges of murder, kidnapping, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice.
The matter has been postponed to 5 May for a formal bail application.
The first paragraph provides background information on the case, including the appearance of the two accused in court on the same day as the boys’ funeral.
The second paragraph provides further details on the murder of the two boys, including the mutilation of their bodies.
The third paragraph outlines the charges that Ndlovu and Zulu face.
The matter has been postponed to 5 May to allow for a formal bail application.
The fourth paragraph highlights the attendance of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi at the boys’ funeral.
Lesufi praised the police for making arrests in the case within 72 hours and thanked them for their work.
The article concludes with a link to more articles related to the case.
In summary, this article reports on the appearance of the two accused in court for the murder of two boys in Soweto.
The accused face charges of murder, kidnapping, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice.
The matter has been postponed to 5 May for a formal bail application.
The attendance of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi at the boys’ funeral is also highlighted.