Third suspect to appear in court over R15m precious stones heist - Chriselda Lewis reports

A third suspect is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court, after handing herself over at the Edenvale Police Station yesterday, in connection with the alleged theft of precious metals and stones worth almost R15 million in Johannesburg in 2023.

Two other accused appeared in court yesterday and their case was postponed to the 16th of this month for a formal bail hearing.

The matter regarding the theft of the precious stones first came under the spotlight during testimony of Marius van der Merwe, who appeared as Witness D before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

For more, we cross to our reporter Chriselda Lewis.

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