Mahikeng – The High Court of South Africa North West Division on Thursday reserved judgment on the bail appeal of murder-accused Member of Parliament 34-year-old Sibusiso Kula.
The African National Congress MP has been in custody since his arrest on 20 January 2023 for the murder of his 31-year-old wife, Jennifer Motlhomi.
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Kula allegedly stabbed Jennifer Motlhomi to death last November, leaving the lives of the couple’s three little children in jeopardy.
The children have since been taken in by relatives.
Advocate Benny Kalakgosi for the state argued against granting Kula bail, especially after the Orkney Magistrates’ Court earlier denied him bail.
Kula’s lawyers also pleaded with the court for the accused to be granted bail.
Judge Andre Petersen said he will apply his mind and consider all arguments and supporting documents presented in court before passing judgment within seven days.
Meanwhile, the Orkney Magistrates’ Court postponed Kula’s murder trial to 17 April 2023.
An application has been submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr. Rachel Makhari, for the matter to be transferred to the high court.
A police report reveals that Kula’s wife, Jennifer Motlhomi, was found dead with a stab wound on her back on 27 November 2022.
Initially, the matter was thought to be a robbery gone wrong.
The object that was used for her alleged murder has not been recovered.
Following thorough police investigations, Kula was linked to the murder and was arrested.
He remains in custody.
