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Sikhala formally placed on remand

Desmond Chingarande ·

OPPOSITION MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala was yesterday formally placed on remand after his application challenging placement on remand was dismissed by magistrate Lazini Ncube.

Sikhala’s lawyer Eric Matinenga immediately indicated that he would apply for bail today.Matinenga had argued that allegations levelled against his client constituted no criminal offence, saying political banter was allowed at law.

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