South Africa: Defence Closes Its Case in Sandile Mantsoe's Murder Trial Without Calling Witnesses

The defence in the trial of Sandile Mantsoe, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Karabo Mokoena, made an unexpected move on Monday and closed its case without calling any witnesses to testify.

Mantsoe's lawyer, Victor Simelane, did not give reasons to the court for the decision.

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