No bail for Katiso Molefe in DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos murders
Molefe was arrested and charged for the 2022 murders of Oupa John Sefoka and Hector Buthelezi, known as DJ Sumbody and DJ Vintos, respectively, last month.
Magistrate Renier Boshoff handed down the court's ruling on his application for bail on Wednesday.
'There are a number of very concerning aspects, not only linking [Molefe] to the crimes but also regarding his circle of influence and capabilities,' said Boshoff.
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