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Three Ethiopian Nationals Face Attempted Murder Charges in South Africa

Addis Standard · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Addis Standard
Three Ethiopian Nationals Face Attempted Murder Charges in South Africa
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Three Ethiopian nationals appeared in a South African court facing attempted murder and public violence charges, with their bail hearing postponed to October 28.

  • Three Ethiopian nationals appeared before the Durban Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 23, facing attempted murder and public violence charges.
  • The accused are Kebede Belachew Basore, 38, Getachew Tirikaso, whose reported age varies between 48 and 55, and Wodaje Girma, 29.
  • Magistrate Ashin Singh postponed the bail hearing until October 28 to verify the accused’s immigration status and personal circumstances.
  • The prosecution alleges the three men attacked Mzolisi Notshweleka with sticks, stones, and a bushknife, breaking both his legs during an October 8 incident.
  • The alleged assault occurred near Dr Pixley kaSeme Street in the Durban CBD in the presence of police monitoring protests.
  • The incident was followed by wider unrest, including the burning of at least 14 vehicles and the forced closure of foreign-owned businesses.
  • The defense lawyer, Luvo Mtolo, denied the allegations and presented individual circumstances and alibis for each of the defendants.
  • An affidavit from the Department of Home Affairs raised questions about the legal immigration status of Tirikaso and Girma.
  • Prosecutor Zakhele Nzuza opposed bail, citing the seriousness of charges, public anger, and flight risk concerns.
  • The three men remain in custody at Durban Central Police Station pending their next court appearance on October 28.
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