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Hundreds of illegal miners appeared in the Barberton Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga. They face charges of trespassing and violating immigration laws. The National Association of Artisanal Miners says there’s a cry for restorative justice in Barberton. #SouthAfricaTonight

[EXCLUSIVE] August marks 4 years since whistleblower #BabitaDeokaran was killed in a hail of bullets. I sit down with her brother Rakesh Deokaran. #VusimuziMatlala #Mkhwanazi #eNCA

Controversial businessman #KatisoMolefe linked to the murders of #DjSumbody, #DjVintos & whistleblower Armand Swart is expected back in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for a bail application. Tune in to eNCA for the latest. Follow my tweets for live updates. #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe in the dock. His lawyer, Michael Hellens SC, begins by telling the court that Molefe was granted bail by the high court in his case, where he's charged with the murder of whistleblower Armand Swart, which sets a precedent. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe His lawyer reads an affidavit into the record,it details how he was arrested at his home. Molefe says the police came in a nyala and were forcing entry into his premises by damaging his gate. He subsequently opened the gate to prevent more damage #DjSumbody #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe In his affidavit Molefe says he's estranged from his wife since 2020. However, he has been in a relationship with another woman, but the relationship is unstable since his recent arrest. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe Molefe says he used to be a teacher and subsequently opened several businesses in various industries. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe Molefe says his home in Sandhurst is worth R17 million, security costs R10 million. He has resided there since 2020. He sold some of his cars to pay for legal fees. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe He says he has a history of anti-social behaviour. Molefe admits has a previous conviction from 20 years ago for importing cannabis to the UK using an alias, and was banned from the UK and deported back to SA. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe He says he has no intention of living a life as a fugitive and he is not a flight risk. He says he won't interfere with investigations or witnesses. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

[EARLIER] #KatisoMolefe coming up from holding cells. The courtroom is surrounded by special force officers. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe State Prosecutor Khetokwakhe Ngubane now reads the affidavit from the investigating officer. The state is opposing Molefe's bail application. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe The investigating officer says Molefe is the 'client' (mastermind), the person who orders a hit in a contract killing. "Contract killings have become a scourge in the country." #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe The investigating officer says cellphone records showed that the hitmen were communicating with Molefe and that WhatsApp messages indicate that Molefe was expected to arrange payments for the hits. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe The investigating officer says on numerous occasions Molefe requested through his lawyers to have his passport returned after he was granted bail by high court. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

[JUST IN] .#KatisoMolefe for the first time in open court, we hear through the investigating officer's affidavit that Molefe is connected to the drug cartel and the hits were related to this. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe The court is told the lives of the investigating officer's are in danger and they have been assigned 24/7 protection. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe We adjourn for a few min to allow Molefe to consult with his legal team which says they need to consult with him on some aspects of the investigating officer's affidavit that they are hearing for the first time. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

[PLEASE NOTE] #KatisoMolefe There is a court order that proceedings can be recorded by the media, but NO LIVE BROADCAST. #DjSumbody #DjVintos #eNCA

#KatisoMolefe Bail application has been postponed to the 15th August for Molefe's responding affidavit and arguments.. #DjSumbody #DjVintos eNCA