Police have begun digging up the graves of suspected cult
members whose bodies are believed to have been buried secretly in eight shallow
graves outside Umtata in the Eastern Cape.
One body wrapped in a blanket has been exhumed so far. Police had to subdue a
crowd that had gathered to see what was going on.
Yesterday, 15 suspects appeared in court in connection with the incident.
Police believe they dug the graves. The suspects were granted bail of R300
each. All concerned are thought to be members of a sect who believe that Jesus
is coming to fetch them soon.
Police said yesterday they believed a woman to be the leader of the Cult and
that she could help them with their investigations. A psychologist working in
cooperation with the police was flown in from Pretoria to examine the accused