The police knew he was dangerous. They let him out anyway.

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In December 2014, Clint Ovrenovitz, a 42-year-old plumber, was shot dead while fishing on the Swartkops River in Gqeberha. One of his killers, Siphumelele Phethelo, was out on bail at the time. He had been charged with another murder and released on R300 bail.

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Marecia Damons
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Daniel Steyn
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Daniel Steyn
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Ashraf Hendricks
TOPICS:  Crime Policing

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