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Nine correctional officers accused of inmate's murder granted bail
Nine correctional services officials accused of the murder of an inmate at the Polokwane Correctional Centre have been released on R1,500 bail each.
Victor Ramoroka, 52, Victor Seakamela, 59, Lutendo Vele, 41, Christopher Mafela, 33, Michael Ramabu, 42, Anna Shai, 41, Josephine Mphela, 49, Obed Selolo, 53, and Lucas Phihlela, 54, appeared in the Polokwane magistrate's court on Tuesday facing a charge of murder.
The group is accused of assaulting a male inmate in July 2024 who later succumbed to his injuries while in custody.
Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the incident.
'Subsequent to police investigations, it is alleged that during July 2024, the Correctional Services members assaulted a male inmate and he later died,' said Ledwaba.
