Africa-Press – Eswatini. Mbabane Highlanders winger Thando Nkosinathi Dube, who is facing a murder charge, has been granted E15,000 bail at the High Court after spending eight days in custody following the alleged fatal of a man during a night out.
Dube, aged 24 had appeared before Magistrate Sihle Dludlu at the Manzini Magistrates Court on last week, where he was formally granted bail under strict conditions.
His bail comes days after an emotional first court appearance during which the footballer broke down in tears.
The star winger is accused of fatally stabbing 26-year-old Nkosikhona Gcina Fakudze during a drinking spree on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at kaBen area in the Manzini District.
According to the charge sheet, Dube “did wrongfully, unlawfully and intentionally kill one Nkosikhona Gcina Fakudze by stabbing him with a sharp object on his left arm.”
Highlanders star Thando Dube
The stabbing allegedly led to severe bleeding, resulting in Fakudze’s death.
During his first appearance, Dube sobbed openly in court and appeared visibly shaken.
The court advised him of his right to legal representation, after which he informed Magistrate Dludlu that he intended to engage a private attorney.
The bail application was supported by his legal team, citing that Dube is not a flight risk, has no prior convictions, and is a well-known public figure due to his role in local football.
The court granted bail under conditions that include surrendering his travel documents, reporting to the nearest police station twice a week, and avoiding contact with witnesses.
The case has stirred emotions within the football fraternity and the local community, with fans expressing both shock and sympathy for the families involved.
Mbabane Highlanders management has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident or Dube’s standing with the club.
The matter has been postponed allowing for further police investigations and the formal commencement of trial proceedings.
As the legal process unfolds, Dube’s future in football remains uncertain, with his next court appearance scheduled for July.
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