JOHANNESBURG - Murder accused Fortunate Masilela and Tsakane Msithini are alleged to have approached a sangoma for a ritual cleansing after killing Jabulile Ntimba.
Ntimba's body was found in a veld in Dawn Park, Boksburg, last month. The 33-year-old was found wrapped in a sheet.
Investigators said her murder was premeditated. They alleged it was a love-triangle gone wrong as Ntimba was dating Masilela's husband.
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Police allege they have cellphone data from both the accused and the deceased. They also, with the help of sniffer dogs say they were able to find bloodstained items belonging to both Masilela and Msithini.
Meanwhile, Masilela claimed she was tortured by police to confess to the murder.
The state is opposing bail arguing that investigations are still underway. The state argues that the accused could intimidate the three witnesses known to them.
The two accused have been remanded to custody. They are expected back at the Boksburg Magistrate's Court on 12 October to continue their bail application.