The Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday denied bail to three men accused of involvement in a series of murders linked to a shebeen business feud.
The suspects face charges for their alleged roles in three murders, which prosecutors argue stem from escalating tensions over local liquor business rivalries.
Magistrate Zanele Ngcobo ruled that releasing the accused could endanger public safety and interfere with ongoing investigations.
The courtroom was packed with concerned community members and family representatives of the victims.
The accused are set to remain in custody until their next court appearance, with investigations continuing into the violent feud that has rocked the community.