Four accused in an alleged farm attack in Ventersdorp, North West, have abandoned their bid for bail.
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Four accused abandon bail bid in Ventersdorp farm attack case
Four people accused of robbery, attempted murder and firearm-related offences linked to an alleged farm attack in Ventersdorp have abandoned their bail application, with the matter postponed to February 2027 for further investigations.
Four accused in an alleged farm attack in Ventersdorp, North West, have abandoned their bid for bail.
Phindile Nomngcayi, 30, Thomas Motlhangtlhong, 27, Mothoka Mathipa, 56, and Mokhema Maishane, 53, appeared before the Ventersdorp District Court on Thursday, 13 November 2026.
The four were scheduled to apply for bail in connection with an alleged farm attack that took place on 28 October.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the State was ready to proceed with the bail application. However, the accused informed the court that they had decided to abandon their application.
The accused face charges including robbery with aggravating circumstances, attempted murder, assault, pointing of a firearm, possession of unlicensed firearms and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The NPA also clarified that another individual initially linked to the case has been withdrawn as an accused after a review of the docket found insufficient evidence connecting that person to the alleged offences.
The individual has since indicated a willingness to testify for the State as an ordinary State witness.
The NPA stressed that the person will not testify under Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Act.
The case was postponed to 15 February 2027 to allow for further investigations.
The prosecution authority said it remains committed to pursuing serious and violent crime while ensuring that prosecution decisions are based on the evidence available.
The NPA said it would continue to pursue accountability through the criminal justice system without fear, favour or prejudice.
