A North West man accused of burning to death a 15-year-old Jouberton girl two weeks ago abandoned his bail application on Monday.
Tshepo Manyiki’s legal representative told the packed Klerksdorp Magistrate's Court his client preferred to remain in custody.
Manyiki ‚32‚ also asked the court to grant him his own holding cell as he was receiving threats.
- Family of murder suspect to assist with victim's funeral costsThe family of the 32-year-old man alleged to have killed and burnt 15-year-old Nombuyiselo Nombeu will assist her family in giving her a dignified sendoff.
He is accused of killing Nombuyiselo Nombewu by setting her alight.
Nombuyiselo’s body was found in the veld a few metres from her home‚ two days after she had been reported missing. Police arrested Manyiki after linking him to the murder.
- Fresh leads as cops probe murder and burning of Jouberton teenThe man arrested in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old girl who was found murdered and burnt in Jouberton‚ Klerskdorp‚ had other cases pending against him‚ North West police said on Tuesday.
The case was postponed to July 31 for further investigation.
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