Court grants bail to CPF member accused of son's murder
The woman, a mother of four, appeared for a formal bail application on July 24, facing a single count of murder after allegedly stabbing her adult son to death on July 5 at their home in Alexandra.
The prosecution said that the incident followed an argument in the kitchen, sparked by the son's apparent intoxication. The dispute escalated, culminating in the fatal stabbing, witnessed by two of the accused's minor children.
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Describing the charge as a schedule five offense, a serious crime requiring stringent bail scrutiny, the state acknowledged its gravity but did not oppose bail. 'There is no element of premeditation that the state is alleging,' the prosecutor said, emphasising that the act was not planned. The state further urged the court to balance the interests of justice with the needs of the accused's children, especially her infant.
The defence presented the accused's affidavit, which underscored her deep roots in Alexandra. In the affidavit, the accused revealed that Alexandra is not only her home, but her family's home, and her place of work as a CPF member. She further noted that she does not have any travel documents. It was on the basis of this affidavit that the defence assured the court that the accused posed no flight risk.
The defence further said the accused has no prior convictions, no pending cases, or protection orders. In the affidavit, the accused also committed to not interfering with the witnesses or the ongoing investigation should she be released on bail.
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After a two-hour adjournment, the magistrate delivered her ruling. 'There is no evidence before this court that she may attempt to flee justice,' the magistrate stated, citing the accused's lack of travel documents and strong community ties. She also found no evidence suggesting the accused would commit further crimes, intimidate witnesses, or disturb public order.
Bail was set at R5 000, with conditions that, among others, the accused would report to the Alexandra Police Station once a week, be moved to an alternative home, and have no contact with witnesses, though she was allowed to reunite with her infant child. The case was postponed to August 13, for further investigation.
Alex News knows the identity of the accused, but has chosen to withhold it to protect the privacy of the minor witnesses involved.
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