The Press
August 10 2007

Bail refused

A Zimbabwean man alleged to have sexually violated and murdered his 10-year-old niece has been refused bail after a hearing in the High Court in Christchurch.

Justice Panckhurst yesterday suppressed all details of the hearing, other than that bail had been sought for George Evans Gwaze, but declined.

Gwaze is charged with murdering Charlene Makaza in January, and two counts of sexually violating her.

Family members were in court to hear the judge's decision.