Lolitha Kowa murder: Accused return to court for bail application

CAPE TOWN - The alleged killers of seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa are back in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court for a formal bail application on Wednesday.

Odwa Jack and Nokuthula Matyeseni are accused of sexually assaulting and killing the little girl in July.

The State believes it has a very strong case against the pair and will oppose their bail application.

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Odwa Jack and Nokuthula Matyeseni were linked to Lolitha Kowa's girl's murder after bloodstains believed to be that of the little girl were found inside their home.

She was last seen playing with Matyeseni's daughter at the couple's home on 22 July.

Disturbing details emerged in court two weeks ago, revealing how Lolitha was sexually assaulted.

Residents of Khayelitsha have submitted a petition to the court asking for bail to be denied.

Some family members of the accused have rejected their requests to stay with them should they be released on bail.