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Job Sikhala Remains in Custody in Pretoria as Explosives Case Moved to Wednesday

The Zimbabwean opposition figure calls the allegation a setup by rivals.

Overview

  • The Pretoria Magistrates' Court postponed the case to Wednesday for a formal bail hearing, keeping Sikhala detained at Pretoria Central.
  • The National Prosecuting Authority said investigations are ongoing and pointed to prima facie evidence based on items allegedly found in the vehicle.
  • Police say a tip-off led officers to stop a Ford Fiesta early Friday, where they report seizing 26 blasting cartridges and 15 capped fuse connectors.
  • Sikhala's 78-year-old uncle was arrested with him, while his lawyer relays his denial of the charge and alleges the evidence was planted.
  • Zanu PF denies targeting Sikhala as SAPS reviews CCTV from a mall visit during the inquiry and rights groups maintain the incident was foul play.