A woman from Temba in Hammanskraal made a brief appearance before the Moretele magistrate’s court on Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of a five-year-old boy.
Tselane Lebogang Mautla, 38, a neighbour of the victim, is charged with murder following the death of Obakeng Minyuku, who was shot on Saturday next to Mautla’s home.
The accused appeared before a packed courtroom, where the matter was postponed to February 4 for a formal bail application. Mautla became emotional during the proceedings.
Magistrate TA Mokgwatlheng informed Mautla that she faces a possible sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment if convicted.
However, should the court find that the murder was premeditated, she could face life imprisonment.
Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a murder case was opened at Temba police station after the boy was shot.
She said the woman was arrested on Sunday.
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