The alleged mastermind behind the murder of Tshegofatso Pule, Ntuthuko Shoba, will be detained at the Johannesburg Prison in a single cell.
The Roodepoort magistrate’s court made the ruling on Tuesday after he applied last week to remain in custody at a Krugersdorp police station.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Shoba wanted to be kept at the Krugersdorp facility because he claimed that he feared for his life after he became aware of alleged threats from Muzikayise Malephane, who is serving a 20-year jail term for Pule’s murder.
Correctional officer Lesetja Masenya told the court on Tuesday that sentenced prisoners and awaiting trial detainees are kept in different buildings at the Johannesburg Prison. Shoba and Malephane therefore cannot meet nor have access to each other.
