Durban Court Grants Bail To Serial Murder Suspect By Mistake

The Plot Behind the Mistaken Bail

Khumalo, who has been accused of at least eight murders successfully duped officials by posing as Khulekani, another individual sharing the same surname but unrelated to him. Khulekani was scheduled to appear in court on charges of motor vehicle theft.

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During the proceedings, Khumalo represented himself as the accused in the theft case, which led the court to grant him bail of R3,000. His mother paid the bail, resulting in his release. However, the error became apparent when Khulekani later raised the alarm, prompting an investigation that revealed the deception.

This incident has raised serious concerns about procedural lapses within the judicial system, prompting calls for tighter controls and verification processes to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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Related Case: Swartruggens Jail Escapees

In a separate a recapture of two escapees from the Swartruggens Correctional Facility took place. On December 8, 2024, four detainees managed to break out by forcing their way through the roof of their cell. A manhunt led to the re-arrest of two of the fugitives, with one being apprehended while attempting to hitchhike along the N4 at Swartruggens Plaza.

The captured escapees have since appeared in the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court to face charges related to their escape.