State probing previous assault charge in Zolile Khumalo case
There was a hive of activity before the man accused of murdering MUT student, Zolile Khumalo made a brief appearance in the Durban Magistrate's Court.
The court heard that the State is still in the process of verifying Thabani Mzolo's address as well as a possible prior assault conviction.
Mzolo faces charges of murder and the possession of an illegal firearm.
The former student is accused of entering the university's Lonsdale residence in the Durban CBD and shooting Khumalo in front of her roommate.
He allegedly admitted to the shooting on social media before police reached the scene.
#ZolileKhumalo @SAPoliceService Deputy Minister Bongani Mkongi addressed #MUT students outside court earlier pic.twitter.com/RwhCppda0f
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) May 10, 2018
Khumalo's family missed today's proceedings but arrived to see hundreds of students demanding justice for their daughter.
Mzolo has taken on a private lawyer after initially applying for legal aid last week.
Charl Claasens is yet to take instructions from his client on a possible bail application.
Wearing a blue suit, Mzolo was far more subdued today. He angered students last week when he laughed and smiled in the dock.
Magistrate, Ahmed Motala postponed the matter until next week Thursday.
#MUT The case against 23 year old Thabani Mzolo has been adjourned to the 17 of May for his attorney to take instructions on bail criteria and also for consideration of bail aspect. State says they will oppose bail.
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) May 10, 2018
He is accused of the murder of MUT student #ZolileKhumalo. pic.twitter.com/iMkit85lig