CATA president Siviwe Kiva faces premeditated murder charge

Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) president, Siviwe Kiva, is facing a charge of premeditated murder, while more charges may be added against him. Kiva made his first appearance in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where he heard that the State would be opposing his release on bail. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila, confirmed Kiva’s appearance in court and that he would face serious charges.

“CATA president Siviwe Kiva appeared at Paarl Magistrate’s Court today charged with premeditated murder,” he said. “More charges are likely to be added. His case has been postponed until Thursday, June 4, for a formal bail application.The State will oppose bail.” “More charges are likely to be added.

His case has been postponed until Thursday, June 4, for a formal bail application. CATA spokesperson, Nkululeko Sityebi, earlier confirmed the arrest when approached by theCape Argus,but did not elaborate further. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) said it could not comment yet on Kiva’s arrest.