NPA to Appeal Bail Decision for Soldiers Accused of Killing Hawks Investigator

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has filed a notice of appeal at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court following the decision to grant bail to 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers accused of murdering Hawks Specialist Investigator, Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. The accused were each granted bail of R10,000. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the authority is now awaiting the official court transcript before proceeding with an application for leave to […]