Security boss’s fresh bail bid: claims of business collapse and health decline

MURDER accused Ferrel Govender, has launched a fresh bail application citing new facts including alleged justice interference, business collapse fears, and deteriorating health after 10 months in detention.

- NADIA KHAN

The State counters these claims as “refashioned old facts”.

Govender, 40, the CEO of Pro Secure, a security company, together with his brother, Darren Govender, 35, were charged for the murder of Shailen Singh, a Mount Edgecombe businessman, in January.

During the initial bail application earlier this year, it was heard that the alleged motive was due to a love relationship.

Singh was accused of having an affair with Ferrel’s girlfriend.

At the time, Darren, a construction company owner, was granted R200 000 bail, while Ferrel was denied bail.

Ferrel, who was represented by advocate Michael Hellens, a senior counsel, instructed by attorney Ravindra Maniklall, thereafter took the bail ruling on appeal to the Durban High Court, which was dismissed.

In his affidavit for his latest bail application held in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday, Ferrel said that the delay in the commencement of his trial - which he claimed may not happen until 2027 or beyond — formed a significant new fact that merited his release.