State Security Minister David Mahlobo‚ Free State Premier Ace Magashule and Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane were the first three people Elvis Ramosebudi allegedly wanted to assassinate. Ramosebudi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday to apply for bail. It is also alleged that he planned to assassinate Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The alleged assassination plans were in documents police found in Ramosebudi’s home in Soshanguve‚ near Pretoria. In opposing Ramosebudi’s bail application, the state provided some insight into the evidence against him. The Hawks had arrested Ramosebudi for allegedly plotting a coup‚ but last week the state changed the charges from conspiracy to commit murder, to incitement to commit murder. On Friday‚ prosecutor Johann Badenhorst detailed the state’s case against Ramosebudi by reading out an affidavit by investigating officer Capt MF Sewele. "The first three targets to be neutralised will be David Mahlobo‚ then Ace Ma...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.