By Jurina Nkwazi
3 January 2010
The case against tavern owner James Thembiso Lepholletse has been postponed till Friday in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate's Court today.
Ten people died in a New Year's Day stampede at his tavern in Ipelegeng. Most of the deceased were between the age of 18 and 25.
The 47-year-old face charges of culpable homicide.
Police spokeswoman Captain Adele Myburgh says he will remain in custody till his next court appearance.
Provincial Community Safety MEC, Lesiba Kgwele, says a drunken brawl may have been the cause of the incident.
Members of the community have been asked to remain calm and not to take the law into their own hands.
The cause of the incident remains unclear.
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