# The Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng has granted 12 South African Defence Force Special Forces members, charged with the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa, ten-thousand-rand bail each. Mathipa, a lead detective on state crimes, was gunned down on the N1 near Hamanskraal Toll Plaza in August 2023 while probing an abduction case. The case returns to court next Thursday as investigations continue. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane says the outcome is disappointing:
12 SANDF Special Forces members granted bail in murder of Hawks investigator [SOUND]
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