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The State said it would be opposing the bail application of a Gqeberha man accused of killing Bay physiotherapist, Marolien Schmidt.
Thirty-one-year-old Simxolele Zitshu appeared briefly in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
The court heard that he was a repeat offender as he has prior convictions of murder and robbery.
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When asked if he would apply for legal representation, Zitshu said all he wanted was to “tell the truth.”
Speaking via a translator, he confirmed his convictions for murder and robbery.
The 40-year-old Schmidt died in hospital after sustaining several stab wounds in her Richmond Hill home following an alleged break-in on Women’s Day.
Zitshu, who was arrested shortly afterward, is expected to be back in the dock on Tuesday.
