R100k bail? The battle over Shebeshxt’s release
Counsel said: “In the first bail application, the appellant stated how he was involved in the motor vehicle incident, and that he required further medical care and follow-ups.
Counsel further told the court that, as of the hearing date, “both his medical and psychological issues have not been attended to,” pointing the judge to a recent Western Cape ruling in which prolonged psychological deterioration in custody was found to justify bail.” According to the state, the correctional officer called to testify confirmed “there was no report made by the appellant seeking medical treatment,” undermining the claim that his needs were going unmet.
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