Update
GEORGE NEWS - The formal bail application of Johannes 'Jakes' Jacobs (53) and Gert 'Johnny' Bezuidenhout (37), who are accused of the murder of controversial businessman and alleged Cape Town underworld figure Mark Lifman (57), was postponed in the George Magistrate's Court this morning, Thursday 12 December.
The bail application for both accused will continue on 16 and 17 January.
The men have been moved to a different correctional facility about four or five hours away from George. It has been challenging for their legal representative to consult with his clients.
During today's proceedings, he requested that the court grant him the opportunity to consult with his clients before they are "swooped off to the correctional facility again".
Their legal representative said it was essential that he has a proper consultation with his clients before their bail application.
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