Zim explosives smugglers in SA court

seven suspected Zimbabweans arrested at Beitbridge Border Post last week while attempting to smuggle explosives into South Africa, were yesterday denied bail and remanded to July 4 by a Musina magistrate.

The accused were identified as Jubane Simelinkosi (36), Mbatha Bhekusiye (38), Ndlovu Benjamin (36), Prosper Mhlongo (49), Moyo Zanele (35), Hlongwani Rulph (32) and Ndlovu Milton (31).

Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said the accused were jointly charged for illegal possession of explosives.

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