22 May 2022

The G4S P2.3 million cash heist case will resume trial on August 15 before Chief Magistrate Lesedi Rammapudi of Broadhurst Magistrate Court.

 

“The prosecution is ordered to close its investigations within 10 days from today (Friday), then there after serve the defence teams with all the necessary documents within five days. 

You are also ordered to serve the court with the summary of the case by May 27,” oedered Ms Rammapudi.

 

The four accused persons; Mothusi Alfred Matomela, Thapelo Lekobe, Mzwandile Mazibuko and Ntholephi Elliot Ntshalintshali are currently remanded in custody pending trial and the case will mention on June 7, for status update.

 

The quartet is charged with armed robbery, unlawful possession of fire arm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of goods stolen outside the country.

 

On the first count of armed robbery, the four accused persons acting together and in consent, armed with pistols and rifles, robbed G4S Security Company cash amounting to P2 310 000, an AK47 rifle and a pistol on October 13, 2021 at Turn Rite Mall, along Gabane road.

Mazibuko and Ntshalintshali, South African nationals are also facing another count of entering Botswana through an ungazetted point. Ends