Two accused in Skeem Mafenya murder case apply for bail
Malamulele: Two of the three accused in the murder of Malamulele comedian and social media personality Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, popularly known as Skeem Mafenya, are expected to make a formal bail application at the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The two adult accused are Given Makondo, 23, and Malwandle Khosa, 20, who were remanded in custody to allow for profiling and their bail proceedings.
The third accused, a 17-year-old minor, is being dealt with separately through the child justice system.
Amongst the attendees in court are the deceased mother, siblings and mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality Shandrack Maluleke.
Skeem Mafenya was allegedly stabbed to death on 17 October 2026, sending shockwaves through the Malamulele community and among his followers on social media.
His death prompted an outpouring of grief, with community members, friends and fellow entertainers gathering for memorial activities to pay tribute to the comedian.
The bail proceedings are expected to determine whether Makondo and Khosa wiťll be released from custody while the murder case continues.
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