The bail application of a Durban policeman, who was arrested after he was found in possession of a bank card belonging to hijack victim Zarah Ramsamy’s mother, will resume next week.
The bail application of a Durban policeman, who was arrested after he was found in possession of a bank card belonging to hijack victim Zarah Ramsamy’s mother, will resume next week.
Zarah, an 11-year-old, Grade five pupil died in early September, after fleeing hijackers ran over her with her parents car in the parking lot of a fast-food parking outlet.
The Penzance Primary pupil died on arrival in hospital.
Police officer Minenhle Makhaye was arrested in connection with the incident on October 4.
However KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda clarified that Makhaye does not face murder or hijacking charges in connection with the hijacking.
He explained that Makhaye had allegedly stolen a bank card from the hijacked vehicle after the crime.
“When the hijacked vehicle was recovered in the Cato Manor area, the same constable was called upon to drive the vehicle to the Malvern (police station).
“It was during that time that the constable (allegedly) got hold of the bank card and stole it.”
Makhaye made his second appearance in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He is charged with theft, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
The Durban Magistrate’s Court heard that the 27-year-old South African Police Services (SAPS) constable had purchased alcohol worth R1 000 using the bank card.
State Advocate Calvin Govender also told the court that Makhaye was found in possession of 105 bank cards.
The bail application will be back in court next week.
The Mercury
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