Magistrate Goolam Bawa said: “The deceased’s death was both extremely brutal and callous and exhibited a high degree of violence by the mob. It is clear the mob responsible for his death was in excess of 200 people and many have not been identified.”

Mafalala was robbed of his sneakers, jeans, wallet, and cellphone, and his car was stripped of audio equipment before he was murdered.

When Bawa said bail was not being granted, some of the accused cried and there were rumblings from members of the Parkwood community in attendance.

Bawa said none of the accused were able to prove they had exceptional personal circumstances that would warrant bail.

During the bail hearing, some of the accused admitted to the fatal assault while others denied being present when the incident took place.

One accused claimed he was there to try help Mafalala.

Mafalala’s four sisters and two nieces were in attendance and wore T-shirts with the deceased’s image.