‘Death pact’ bound Julius Mkhwanazi and co-accused to secrecy in murder case, court hears
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The State has alleged that those involved in the murder of Brakpan businessman Emmanuel Mbense made a pact after his killing, meeting at Carnival City, where they allegedly swore each other to secrecy, with violating the oath punishable by death.
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What happened
The State has alleged that those involved in the murder of Brakpan businessman Emmanuel Mbense made a pact after his killing, meeting at Carnival City, where they allegedly swore each other to secrecy, with violating the oath punishable by death.
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