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Case against six suspects charged with the murder of Luke Fleurs postponed to April 19 

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The Roodepoort magistrate's court has postponed the case against six suspects charged with the murder of Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs to April 19.  The suspects face charges of murder, robbery under aggravating circumstances, possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of unlicensed ammunition and defeating the ends of justice. The suspects are aged 21 to 36 and will apply for Legal Aid.  On Friday Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane told the media outside court the state has a strong case. 
12 Apr 6AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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