Mamelodi taxi boss Vusi “Khekhe” Mathibela was arrested last month on charges of extortion, intimidation and assault.
When he was arrested on the extortion and intimidation charges, Mathibela wason bail for his alleged involvement in the murder of North West businessman Wandile Bozwana in 2015.
Mathibela asked the high court to set aside his arrest on extortion and intimidation charges, citing that it was an unlawful arrest.The police said this meant Mathibela would remain in custody. His was remanded until April 26. “It is up to him to do a formal bail application. Furthermore, the state has also filed a motion in the high court to have bail on Bozwana’s case withdrawn,” police said in a statement.
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