Central SA
State argues against bail for sister-in-law’s murder─── ZENANDE MPAME 09:58 Thu, 10 Aug 2023
The case against a woman from North West alleged to have been responsible for the murder of her sister-in-law is postponed to 14 August 2023 for judgment.
“The state argued strongly against the granting of bail but the decision lies with the judge. She will remain in custody waiting for the outcome of her application,” said North West NPA spokesperson, Henry Mamothame.
Nomsa Lephuting (36) appeared for a formal bail hearing in the Bafokeng Magistrates' Court in Tlhabane on Tuesday (8/8). Police responded to to a call from Lephuting’s home on 22 November 2022 and discovered Paulina Pulane Lephuting's (40) body in one of the outside rooms.
She was lying on the floor in a pool of blood with several gunshot wounds. She was later declared dead at the scene. Furthermore, it was discovered the burglar door was forced open and the wooden door slightly opened. Nomsa Lephuting, who is married to the deceased's brother, was arrested on Wednesday (2/8) and was kept in custody until her next court appearance.
