The Ndimande brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi were arrested in the capital Mbabane three weeks ago.

They were arrested after the South African (SA) Police Service issued a red notice. The two brothers are facing charges of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

During their previous appearance, State Prosecutor Macebo Nxumalo said to the court that their SA counterpart is yet to file the official extradition application.

He said they are still within the 30-day deadline prescribed for extradition applications. Nxumalo further requested the court to grant them a permission to hand over to the South African Police Service four cellphones that were found in possession of the accused.

But the legal representative of the Ndimande Brothers, Sivesonke Ngwenya contested the request.

The State is now expected to file a formal application in this regard.

--SABC--