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6 days ago
- IOL News
Accused hitman requests to share cell with fellow inmates due to depressive solitary confinement
Abubaker Adams, left, with Shireen Matthews in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court. Image: Independent Newspapers The alleged hitman accused of murder inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court says a single cell is too 'depressive' and wants to move back in with other inmates at Pollsmoor Prison. Abubaker Adams is one of the five accused, along with Shireen Matthews, Brian Booysen, Wanay Farao and Vuyisani Zengetha, charged with the premeditated murder of Dingalomoya Chintso on April 7. The five were back in court on Thursday, where they allegedly executed the hit on Chintso on the fourth floor of the same building. The accused face charges in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) for aiding and abetting criminal gang activities in association with the Junky Funky Kidz (JFK) gang, premeditated murder, and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The court was expected to start with the bail applications of the accused. However, Adams's legal representation, attorney Kevin van Vught, asked the court to make provisions with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to have his client placed in a communal cell. Van Vught said: 'On the last occasion at court [Adams] was injured at court and apparently fell down the stairs. The situation was so bad that an ambulance was summoned and he had to be taken to hospital, but was not taken. He received no medical treatment at hospital, however, he was placed in a single cell and unfortunately he finds the solitary confinement extremely depressive and is having a consultation with a psychologist [today:Fri].' Shireen (far left) and Wanay (far right) to apply for bail. Image: Kim Swartz Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. The magistrate said that most inmates want to be in a single cell, however, Adams wants to be where it is populated. The magistrate said that she can only order that DCS checks on him at the Pollsmoor hospital as the court has no powers to instruct DCS on where to keep inmates in a prison. Meanwhile, the court only heard that Matthews, the alleged mastermind, and Farao, the alleged firearm smuggler, would apply for bail. The case was postponed to June 6. Cape Argus
IOL News
24-04-2025
- IOL News
Defence lawyers withdraw from case of alleged 'hitman' in Wynberg shooting
Abubaker Adams and Shireen Matthews in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court. Image: Mahira Duval/Independent Newspapers Defence lawyers are not lining up to represent an alleged Cape Flats hitman accused of executing a hit at Wynberg Regional Court. This was revealed as alleged Junky Funky hitman, Abubaker Adams, on Wednesday returned to the Wynberg Magistrate's Court alongside gang girlfriend, Shireen Matthews. The duo have been slapped with eight charges amid the murder of another alleged hitman, Dingalomoyo Chintso, 49. The shocking April 8 shooting on the fourth floor of the building, which houses the Wynberg Regional Court, sent tongues wagging amid false claims that the victim was a State witness. At the time of the incident, an eye witness reported that a lone gunman wearing a maroon t-shirt and a black beanie approached Chintso and took a firearm out of his sling bag before firing four shots at his head. Panic spread as people in the courthouse feared the gunman was still roaming the corridors. Sources revealed that the victim was a person of interest in the murder of slain Junky Funky gang boss Ashley 'Essie' Phillips, who was shot outside Brackenfell Police Station earlier this year. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) also refuted claims that Chintso was a State witness and instead revealed that he was appearing on murder charges. The 35-year-old Matthews appeared in court several days later where it was revealed that she allegedly orchestrated the revenge hit. Adams, 24, was busted a week later and brought to court this week. During proceedings, a lawyer from Legal Aid revealed that they would not be defending Adams but a Judicare representative would be appointed. However, she told the magistrate that by Wednesday morning, no lawyers had accepted the mandate to defend him. Meanwhile, Matthews will be represented by a private attorney. Junky Funky hitman, Abubaker Adams and Shireen Mattews. Image: Mahira Duval State prosecutor, Advocate Christiaan de Jongh, also revealed that the State has charged the duo with a total of eight counts ranging from murder to charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA). According to the charge sheet, Matthews is charged as the person who instigated the shooting and has been slapped with three charges on her own which include instigating the murder and supplying the firearm and ammunition for the hit in addition to the murder charge. Adams is charged with murder, the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as POCA charges. The case has been postponed to May 9 in order for Adams to obtain a lawyer. Cape Argus
TimesLIVE
23-04-2025
- TimesLIVE
Wynberg court ‘mastermind and shooter' face premeditated murder charges
The alleged mastermind behind a courthouse gang hit and a co-accused appeared in the Wynberg magistrate's court facing charges of premeditated murder on Wednesday. Shireen Matthews, 35, stood in the dock with alleged shooter Abubaker Adams, 24. The court heard they face charges in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act in which the state alleges they: aided and abetted criminal gang activities in association with the Junky Funky Kidz (JFK) gang; are implicated in the premeditated murder of former taxi owner Dingalomoya Chintso; and unlawfully possessed firearms and ammunition. Matthews faces additional charges of: inciting, instigating, encouraging or procuring another person to commit, bring about, perform or participate in a pattern of criminal gang activity; the unlawful supplying of firearms; and unlawful supplying of ammunition.
