Murder-accused Hawks plead not guilty
2013-02-25 13:22
Cape Town - Three of the 13 Hawks officers facing charges relating
to the death of a man in custody pleaded not guilty in the Western Cape High
Court on Monday.
The State read out plea explanations by George Ainslie,
Mphathi Velani and Riaan Kielblock, in which they denied culpability on up to
11 charges.
The charges relate to, among other things, the kidnapping
and murder of Sidwell Mkwambi, 24, a New Crossroads resident, who was allegedly
tortured to death in 2009.
Prosecutors withdrew two theft charges.
Last week, Thobezi Jam Jam and the remaining officers also
pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The first witness may be called to testify against them
later on Monday.
- SAPA
