George Lebese assault case postponed to July

13 May 2015 - 14:06 By Times LIVE
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George Lebese of Chiefs scores the opener during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium on April 22, 2015 in Soweto, South Africa.
George Lebese of Chiefs scores the opener during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium on April 22, 2015 in Soweto, South Africa.
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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Lebese’s assault case has been postponed to July at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Lebese stands accused of assaulting his girlfriend and causing and malicious damage to her property following an incident at a Mamelodi nightclub in February.

A calm looking Lebese who supported his family, made his sixth appearance in the Pretoria Magistrates Court, EWN reported on Wednesday without giving the exact date of his next court appearance.

He was arrested in February and released on R1,000 bail after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend.

Lebese's lawyer requested that the midfielder return to court in two months to allow for further investigations.

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