Insurance killings: cop in custody

The Polokwane District Court yesterday postponed the case against Raesetja Rachel Shokane Kutumela, a police officer who allegedly fraudulently benefitted from funeral, accidental and life insurance policies from various banks and insurance companies.

- Vhahangwele Nemakonde

Kutumela appeared in court in Limpopo, where she was requested to remove her mask.

The application by several media houses to broadcast the court proceedings was granted.

Kutumela is facing 19 charges, primarily for murder, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

The state is opposing her bail and submitted that her bail application will fall under schedule 6.

"This is because the six counts of murder involved were premeditated," said the state.