Sindiso Magaqa's friend 'happy' man accused of murdering him denied bail

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Nhlanhla Mabaso

Nhlanhla Mabaso

23 September 2025 | 13:55

The uMzimkhulu Magistrates Court delivered judgment on Stanley Sikhosana's bail application earlier on Tuesday.

Sindiso Magaqa's friend 'happy' man accused of murdering him denied bail

Stanley Sikhosana was denied bail in the murder case of slain former ANCYL secretary general Sindiso Magaqa. The state argued that he is the mastermind behind the killing. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN

A former colleague and friend of slain politician, Sindiso Magaqa, has welcomed the court judgment denying bail to the man accused of killing him.

The uMzimkhulu Magistrates Court delivered judgment on Stanley Sikhosana's bail application earlier on Tuesday.

READ: Alleged mastermind behind Sindiso Magaqa's murder to stand trial in October

The former municipal manager at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality was re-arrested and charged with Magaqa's murder in July. 

Magaqa’s friend, Jabulile Msiya, who narrowly escaped death on the day of the attack, had this to say. 

"I am so happy, and I am so relieved because I was worried if the court was going to judge otherwise."

She said she was hoping for a similar outcome.

"I was so worried that we will not be safe, but as for now, I am happy, I really appreciate what has happened in court."

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