Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The High Court of South Africa; North West Division is presiding on an application by the state to have Sibusiso Kula’s bail to be revoked. At the time of going to press, the matter was still ongoing. The state alleges that Kula, who is a member of Parliament and stands accused of murdering his wife, contravened his bail conditions by approaching witnesses and persuading them to change their statements.
He is currently out on R50 000 bail, granted by the High Court of South Africa, North West Division following his appeal on the Orkney Magistrates’ Court decision to deny him bail.
Kula was ordered to surrender his passports, report twice a day at the nearest police station, provide the investigating officer with his work itinerary, report to the Investigating Officer if he must move outside his residential jurisdiction, and have no direct or indirect contact with his children. His bid to have the case struck off the roll was previously rejected by the court.
He was charged with the murder of his wife who was found dead on November 27, 2022. Police reports revealed that Kula’s wife, Jennifer Mohlomi, was found with a stabwound on her back. The murder weapon was never recovered. The matter was reported by the medical facility where she was allegedly transported to by the accused to receive medical attention. Her husband told the police that he was not present at his home when the incident occurred. Following investigations by the police, he was linked to the alleged murder and was arrested on January 20 last year, and charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice, contravention of the Domestic Violence Act, making false statements and affidavits, and conspiracy with any other person to aid or procure the commission of murder.
The outcome of the state’s application was expected later on Wednesday May 22.
