Stabbed Forest High pupil was facing armed robbery charges - NPA
10 June 2019
The 16-year old Forest High School pupil who was stabbed to death last week had a pending armed robbery charge to his name, according to the State.
It was one of the reasons why the state did not oppose bail for Daniel Bakwela's alleged murderer, Mohammed Mwela.
"Of importance to note, is the fact that the family of the deceased was consulted about this decision," NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said.
The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court granted Mwela, 19, R5 000 bail on Monday. He faces a charge of murder for allegedly stabbing Bakwela to death outside his school. He also faces two charges of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing and wounding two other pupils.