Five men accused of being involved in the daring cash heist at OR Tambo International Airport earlier in March, have appeared in court. France Manaka‚ Simon Thlokwane‚ Prince Raphael Dube‚ Sibusiso Mnisi and Thando Sonqishe‚ all between 30 and 40 years old‚ were arrested at the weekend and made their first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court, on a charge of robbery with aggravated circumstances. All five accused were remanded in custody for further investigation and would appear again on March 28 and 29 for a formal bail application. Two other accused‚ Mosiwa Muthame and Khulekani Sibanda‚ appeared last week and would appear again on Friday.

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