City Press reports that Walter Sisulu University’s (WSU’s) residence manager will remain in custody until his formal bail application on 2 May.

He appeared in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to face charges of the murder of Sisonke Mbolekwa, as well as the possession of an illegal firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. The manager allegedly shot and killed student Sisonke Mbolekwa on 15 April during a protest over several issues, including the poor state of accommodation at the university. His lawyer confirmed that the accused was employed by the university. He was arrested two days after shooting Mbolekwa, Ntando Gqetywa and Ndzumo on the Mthatha campus. The incident happened after the students approached the residence manager, who lives on the campus with his family, to confront him about the poor state of their residences. However, the manager allegedly shot Mbolekwa, who died on the scene, and Gqetywa and Ndzumo, who were rushed to the hospital. On 17 April, the manager was placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect while the investigation into whether or not he was guilty of misconduct was determined.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Khanyisa Khenese at City Press (subscription or trial registration required)
• Read too, WSU manager’s case postponed for bail application, at SABC News

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