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Tsaka RSA remains in custody before Polokwane bail hearing

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South African musician Nkgodisheng Paul Madubanya, known as Tsaka RSA, remains in custody over alleged possession of an unauthorised firearm and ammunition. The Polokwane Magistrates’ Court is due to consider his bail application on 19 October, South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority said.

South African musician Nkgodisheng Paul Madubanya, known as Tsaka RSA, remains in custody in Polokwane ahead of his bail application hearing, scheduled for Monday 19 October. He is facing alleged possession of an unauthorised firearm and ammunition, according to the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa.

The artist appeared briefly on 12 October. The hearing was postponed to 19 October to consider his bail application before the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo province, Beninwebtv reports. The alleged offences have not yet been adjudicated.

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