One suspect in Thorisho Themane murder trial walks free

The state has withdrawn a charge of murder against one of three adult suspects accused of killing Thorisho Themane.

Prosecutor Disebo Kgoelenya told a packed Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Monday that he was withdrawing the charge against one of the male suspects who was arrested last week.

Kgoelenya did not give reasons for the withdrawal, SowetanLIVE reports.

Two other adults are proceeding with a formal bail application, while six teenagers arrested in connection with the slaying will appear in court again on Thursday.

The bloody body of the 27-year-old musician was recovered in a street in Flora Park, Polokwane, on February 25 after he was assaulted and dragged through the streets by a gang of youths. A video of him being carried by a group of people was widely circulated on social media.