Chanting community structures such as the ANC and Sanco went home disappointed for the second time when the bail application by the accused in an attemted murder case at the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court again hit a snag.

The crowd that had gathered and patiently waited since the early hours of the morning was relieved when the names of the accused were called, but their happiness was shortlived when one of the accused´s legal representative sought a postponement. The case in which a Limpopo councilor´s wife is facing charges of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of her husband also had a sequel in the Vuwani magistrate´s court on Monday, when a fourth accused was added to the case.

Thulamela Municipality´s Ward 17 ANC councillor, Alpheus Mmbudzeni Mulandana, 54, of Dzwerani, was shot five times and left for dead, but miraculously survived. He was asleep at home at the time of the incident and the incident is believed to be associated with his work as councillor.

It was not long before police made a major breakthrough when they arrested his wife, Kendy Mulandana, 48, traditional healer Wilson Mulaudzi, 62, and his son Shumani (34).

Yesterday, the fourth suspect, Isaac Mangata Luvhengo, 29, who is believed to be the one who pulled the trigger, appeared in court to join the other accused.

Adv Kevin Maluleke, acting on instructions from the accused, requested a postponement in order to study the case and prepare for a formal bail application.The state and Adv Jackson Mushasha, who represented accused number two and three, did not oppose the application.

Magistrate Caswell Ntsane postponed the case to April 11 for bail applications.