Marry Me tragedy: Suspect's shocking clothes!

MARRY Me mass shooting suspect appears in court.

Justice Baloyi (51) appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrates Court on Thursday, 10 April looking unkempt and wearing torn clothes.

He faces charges of possessing an unlicenced firearm and ammunition.

State prosecutor Tumelo Letawana said the defence wants to make an application to request that Baloyi change his address.

Baloyi's defence attorney, Thulani Kekana said his client recently moved to a new address, which was farther away from the scene of the crime.

"His place is in Extention 6, which is not far from Marry Me informal settlement. We are submitting a new address belonging to his girlfriend in Hebron, hence there are major safety concerns. The state might also allege that he might interfere with investigations," he said.

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The court heard that Baloyi was on 24 March alongside a 27-year-old Zimbabwean national who faces charges related to the murders of community patrollers.

Letawana suggested that the matter resume on Thursday, 17 April for confirmation of Baloyi's address, without discussing bail. He also requested that Baloyi be booked at Pretoria Moot SAPS, making it easier for him to be accessible for verification.

The magistrate agreed and Baloyi remained in custody until his next court appearance.

Meanwhile, Tshwane MK party, Action SA and community members were also in court.

MKP ground forces leader Andile Nkonyane expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the investigation.

"The NPA is dragging their feet. This case should have passed this stage. It should be given national intervention to avoid delay," he said.