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Defence Moves to Reopen DJ Warras Case After Disputed Video Played, Bail Ruling Jan. 26

The court set 26 January for a bail decision after closing arguments that spotlighted disputed CCTV evidence.

Overview

  • On Friday, the defence played video footage in court and argued it shows no connection between accused Victor Majola and the killing.
  • Attorney Dumisani Mabunda is seeking to reopen the case, saying a media outlet circulated CCTV the defence had requested and that Majola does not appear in it.
  • The Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court previously dismissed a defence bid for the footage, citing that the only official copy is at the Pretoria forensic lab.
  • An affidavit from a Soweto mechanic submitted by the defence asserts Majola was fixing a car at the time of the shooting.
  • State prosecutor Vincent Mochabela opposed bail in the schedule 6 matter, and Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi postponed the decision to Monday, 26 January.