A day after , lead investigator . Why? It was revealed that Botha, himself, is facing seven counts of attempted murder.
Botha and three other officers are expected to stand trial in May for . (USA Today explains that Botha claims he only “fired at a minibus during an arrest attempt.”) The charges were originally dropped in March of last year, but they were then reinstated earlier this month. Chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel said he first learned of the charges yesterday.
Lieutenant General Vinesh Moonoo, whom national police commissioner has been chosen to replace Botha.