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‘We fought hard with our might as best as we could… It’s unfortunate’

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SCA acquits man convicted of murdering key state witness

By Kennedy MudzuliMay 25, 20266 Mins Read

The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of Hlalanathi Ngwadla, finding that the State failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he inflicted the fatal stab wound that killed key witness Klaas Matsipe. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to sustain the conviction and ordered Ngwadla’s immediate release.

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