The trial-within-trial in the case of a farmer accused of murder is expected to continue in the High Court in Polokwane in Limpopo on Wednesday.
The state prosecutor Advocate George Sekhukhune is set to continue to cross-examine the accused Zacharia Olivier on the admissibility of a statement.
Earlier, Olivier told the court that he gave the statement to the police under duress, he said that he was misled by the investigating officer, Phaladi Makola under the pretext that his pig farming business will continue while he is in custody, so that his wife can make a living.
He also said that he gave the statement in the absence of his lawyer, the police however testified that Olivier gave the statement willingly.
Olivier and co-accused, William Musora are being tried for the murder of Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, the women’s remains were found in a pigsty at a farm in Onverwacht outside Polokwane in August 2024.
State prosecutor Advocate George Sekhukhune is expected to conclude his cross-examination today.
VISUALS | The pig farm murder trial against Zacharia Olivier and William Musora continues at the Polokwane High Court.
Olivier and his co-accused are being tried for the murders of two women, Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, at Onverwacht farm outside Polokwane in August 2024.… pic.twitter.com/VBlMWeiJ1M
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