Psych report delays Hope Zinde case

Psych report delays Hope Zinde case

The murder case against the son of former SABC board member Hope Zinde has been postponed to 10 August in the Brits Regional Court while he undergoes a psychiatric evaluation.

Mark Warona Zinde in court_jacanews
Photo: Slindelo Masikane, JacarandaFM News

Mark Warona Zinde allegedly killed his mother at their home in Pecanwood Estate near Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West in June.


The 23 year-old, who was expected to appear in court on Monday, has also been charged with possession of drugs. 


Since his last court appearance, he has been admitted to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital.


The psychiatric forensic evaluation will take 30 days to complete. The magistrate expects a report by the 8 August.


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