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'Ruthless killer' mineworker back in court!

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Boinehelo Lefefa, who allegedly killed his colleague on Thursday at Leseding Hostel. Photo by Zandile Khumalo
Boinehelo Lefefa, who allegedly killed his colleague on Thursday at Leseding Hostel. Photo by Zandile Khumalo

THE case against the employee of Sibanye-Stillwater in Westonaria, Gauteng, who allegedly stabbed his colleague to death before taking a selfie next to the victim's body, is back in court

Boinehelo Lefefa (43) is set to appear before the Westonaria Magistrates Court on Monday, 20 November.

The mineworker has been linked to the murder of his colleague on Thursday, 9 November, at Leseding Hostel.

When he appeared in court on Monday, 13 November, he claimed he needed seven days to seek out a lawyer.

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"Your matter has been postponed to Monday, 20 November, for your attorney as well as a possible bail application for that day. You remain in custody with no bail," Magistrate Carol Van Heerden said at the time.

The gallery, which was almost full, witnessed Lefefa enter the court in a grey bomber jacket, sweats, and shoelaces untied.

On Friday, 10 November, video footage and images of the gruesome murder made the rounds on social media, leaving many people shocked.


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