THE worst continues for former Sizokuthola presenter Xolani Khumalo.
Xolani is facing a charge of murder, but the state has added two other charges of robbery and damage to property.
He was wearing white shirt and khaki trousers when he appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 21 November. The state prosecutor told the court that the case would be moved to a regional court.
He said, according to the complainant, three people allegedly assaulted the deceased.
"All the witnesses must attend the court, and an identity parade should be conducted to establish who the other two assailants are. The members of the TV show that were present on that fateful day must stand on the identity parade," he said.
He said any footage taken by the camera crew must be obtained and handed in as evidence at the SAP 13.
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"A seasoned prosecutor must be allocated to this matter to lead the investigation and conduct the prosecution," the prosecutor said.
Xolani's lawyer, Advocate Prince Mafu, said they will be following the investigation in light of the accused's rights.
Xolani, who is out on R20 000 bail, will be back in court on Thursday, 22 February 2024, as the matter is under investigation.
He's facing charges of murder, robbery, and damage to property in the case involving a suspected drug dealer, Robert Varrie (49).
Varrie was declared dead after being interrogated during the filming of Sizokuthola in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday, 19 July.
He was later dropped off at the Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital in Vosloorus, also in Ekurhuleni, and succumbed to injuries.
