Minenhle Makhaye, the Durban policeman who was arrested after he was found with a bank card belonging to hijack victim Zarah Ramsamy’s mother, has been denied bail.
The Cato Manor-based 27-year-old was arrested earlier this month after he allegedly used the card to purchase alcohol worth R1,000.
Following a lengthy bail application, the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday denied Makhaye bail.
The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal Natasha Ramkisson-Kara confirmed the bail denial, adding that the matter was adjourned to November 25, 2024 for further investigation.
State Advocate Calvin Govender also told the court that Makhaye was found in possession of 105 bank cards.
Zarah, an 11-year-old, Grade five pupil died in early September, after fleeing hijackers ran over her with her parents car in the parking lot of a fast-food outlet parking lot.
Shocking CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media following the tragedy.
However the South African Police Services (SAPS) said that Makhaye was arrested, he does not face any charges relating to murder and hijacking.
Police said when the hijacked vehicle was recovered in the Cato Manor area, the same constable was called upon to drive the vehicle to the Malvern (police station).
“It was during that time that the constable (allegedly) got hold of the bank card and stole it.”
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