Alleged serial killer angry in court

In an unusual turn of events, the former University of Venda student and alleged serial killer, Ndivhuwo Ntsieni, shouted at the magistrate during his appearance in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Monday.

“It seems this court doesn’t know its work well. Why are they postponing my case without trial? It is long overdue. I am in custody without trial," Ntsieni shouted when the case was postponed.

He is facing 16 counts, which include murder, attempted murder, attempted rape, rape, robbery and kidnapping.

“It is quite surprising that my client’s matter has not received attention since May this year. We are worried because we have learnt that the docket of his matter has not yet reached the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is totally unfair for the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court to just sit with my client's docket without doing anything. How long are we going to wait?” said Norman Ndou, Ntsieni's legal representative.

State Prosecutor Mashudu Nekhumbe argued that some outstanding issues needed to be verified. He added that they were working around the clock to get Ntsieni’s murder trial underway. “Remember, Ntsieni has (allegedly) committed serious offenses and his case has public interest as families and relatives of the victims are waiting to know more,” added Nekhumbe.

The case was postponed to 29 September.

Date:04 September 2015

By: Silas Nduvheni

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