A local security company boss facing a murder charge is set to appeal a Durban court’s decision to deny him bail.
Ferrel Govender and his brother, Darren Govender, stand accused of murdering businessman Shailen Singh in Umhlanga last December. Prosecutors allege that a love affair may have been the motive behind the killing.
Last month, the High Court granted Darren Govender bail set at R200,000, with strict conditions. However, Ferrel was denied bail, a ruling he now seeks to challenge.
The victim’s father, Pradeep Singh, has spoken out about the family’s grief, especially for his son’s five-month-old baby.
"We have been robbed of a decent human being who was brought up in a lot of luxury and love. Nobody had the right to take my son's life and his future with his family," he said.
The Govender brothers are expected to return to court on May 26 as investigations continue.