Accused in Walter Sisulu University Student Killing Appears in Court for Bail Hearing

Posted on May 7, 2025
by Yashmika Dukaran


The man accused of fatally shooting Walter Sisulu University student Sisonke Mbolekwa has returned to the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court for a formal bail application.

Manelisi Mampane faces charges of murder following last month’s campus shooting, which occurred during a protest over student living conditions. Mbolekwa was among a group of demonstrators when violence erupted, leading to his death and injuries to two other students.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice from student organisations and the university community. The case has been postponed for further legal proceedings as the bail application continues.