The case against Sipho Mahlangu, who is accused of murdering Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Tshwane Region 2 secretary Monicca Dube, has been postponed to 23 July for a formal bail application after he appeared in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Mahlangu, 35, faces charges of murder and robbery in connection with the fatal shooting of the 44-year-old EFF regional leader and election coordinator, who was gunned down at her Wallmannsthal home on 13 June.

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Police allege that Dube’s cellphone was stolen during the attack.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said investigators are still searching for a second suspect and are working to identify those who allegedly ordered the killing.

Speaking outside court, SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team was confident it had arrested the correct

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