CRIME SCENE: A 55-year-old foreign national was shot dead in Parklands parking lot
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As investigations continue into the murder of a Mauritian national, his wife has been released on R5 000 bail after being busted on drug-dealing charges.
Avuyise Bhongoza made her first appearance at the Cape Town Magistrates Court this week just days after her husband was mercilessly gunned down.
Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana confirmed the arrest earlier this week and said ecstasy was found in her possession.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila confirms the appearance, saying: ‘Avuyise Bhongoza Court 16 at the Cape Town Magistrates Court on a charge of dealing in drugs. She was granted R5 000."
Meanwhile, police say no arrest have yet been made for the murder.
SAPS provincial spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Pojie adds: "Be advised that the investigation continues with all leads being pursued by the investigating team. No arrests have been made yet.
The shocking shooting outside Food Lovers market on Saturday sent tongues wagging as mense speculated who the deceased man was.
The 55-year-old man was gunned down while sitting in the passenger seat of a black Lexus as his driver went inside the winkel.
According to a Daily Voice source as officials cordoned off the scene and the investigation commenced his wife rocked up at the crime scene.
The insider says: "She didn't appear sad but she only stayed for a few minutes and left. The cops got a tip-off that she left the scene with drugs and went to her house in Big Bay.
"Here they found 25 Ecstacy tablets and about R400 000 cash in local currency. They also found about R100 000 in foreign currency and she was arrested."
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