Lecturer Dwarika's murder case postponed - SABC News

Reaction officers and detectives arrest two suspects in connection with the murder of MUT lecturer, Chanlall Dwarika on May 31, 2023.Reaction officers and detectives arrest two suspects in connection with the murder of MUT lecturer, Chanlall Dwarika on May 31, 2023.Mangosuthu University of Technology lecturer Chanlall DwarikaKwanele Makhaye, Thobani Mhlongo, Siyabonga Maye and Sihle Mkhize are charged with premeditated murder, kidnapping and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

The five men made a brief appearance with the state informing the court that investigations were still not finalised. Prosecutor Calvin Govender says the DNA analysis report, crime scene photo album and video footage analysis are still outstanding. And also outstanding was some clarification statements regarding some aspects of evidence.

Sixty-one-year-old Dwarika, who was an electrical engineering lecturer at the university, was allegedly kidnapped from his Durban home on the 28th of May. CCTV footage showed four men forcing him into his vehicle before speeding off. His body was found in Inanda in Durban a week later. When they were escorted from the courtroom, the four accused who are in custody, greeted family and friends seated in the public gallery. Mkhize is out on R1 000 bail. The matter was adjourned to the 14th of September.

The Director of Public Prosecution is also still to decide on whether the matter is to be tried in the High Court or the lower court.

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