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IOL News
27-05-2025
- IOL News
Shailen Singh murder: Here's what happens next
IOL Govender brothers- Ferrel and Darren - were back in court this week in connection with the murder of Shailen Singh. May marked almost five months that Pro-Secure boss Ferrel Govender has been languishing behind bars as an awaiting trial prisoner. The 41-year-old, father of three, has been charged with the premeditated murder of Umhlanga businessman Shailen Singh. Ferrel's younger brother Darren is a co-accused in the murder, but has been released on R200,000 bail with strict bail conditions which include not leaving the province, and not interfering with State witnesses. In the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday, the matter was adjourned to July 16 for final investigations. It is understood that a date would be set for the indictments to be served and the matter to be transferred to the Durban High Court.
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Ward 64 councillor assault trial set for June
A TRIAL date of June 11 and 12 at the Durban Magistrate's Court has been set for an assault case involving Ward 64 councillor Gavin Hegter. Hegter appeared in court today (May 15) for a pre-trial conference. To read other stories on this case click here. Hegter is facing an assault charge after he allegedly assaulted Mncedisi Dlamini (43) in Yellowwood Park in November last year. Hegter is accused of hitting Dlamini with a torch on the mouth following an alleged argument between the two. Also read: Update: Gavin Hegter's assault case to resume in March Mncedisi is the brother of Alfred Dlamini, a security guard who was assigned to patrol an abandoned State-owned house in Hoopoe Lane in Yellowwood Park. According to an affidavit submitted to the DA by Hegter, he said on the night of November 15 a group of people were having a party in Hoopoe Lane. In the affidavit, Hegter said he called a member of the Crime Prevention unit from the Montclair Police Station to investigate what was happening at the building. Hegter's lawyer Zama Xaba told the court that the defence plans to call two witnesses when the trial resumes in June, while the prosecution will also present two witnesses. The case has sparked public interest with the ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) calling for justice to be served. Outside court, supporters of the MK Party showed support to the victim. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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The Citizen
15-05-2025
- The Citizen
[Watch] Alleged Islamophobic attack: Durban murder accused awaits report
Murder accused Grayson Beare from Glenmore, Durban, made a brief appearance today in the local magistrate's court, where the matter was remanded while the court awaits his assessment report from Fort Napier Hospital. Berea Mail reports that Beare, who stands accused of killing Halima Hoosen-Preston and attempting to murder her son and husband on June 2, 2024, was recently released from Fort Napier Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, where he was undergoing assessment for fitness to stand trial. State Prosecutor Calvin Govender told the court that Beare had 'been released just the other day' and that they were still awaiting a medical report to determine whether he was of sound mind when Hoosen-Preston was killed and her 14-year-old son and husband were repeatedly stabbed. As the magistrate told a dishevelled-looking Beare that he would be remanded back to Westville Prison, he acknowledged the order in a quiet voice before making his way back down to the cells below the court. Members of United for Palestine, who were in court, said they would not back down in pursuing justice for Hoosen-Preston. 'As Palestine and social justice activists, we will follow the matter till the very end,' said Member of Parliament and United for Palestine secretary-general Imraan Subrathie, who was accompanied by the organisation's president, Abdool Valodia. Subrathie said they were not surprised that the court was not yet in possession of the report. 'We consulted with a legal expert who told us that this was normal in murder cases, especially one as high profile as this. We will patiently wait until June 13. We are hopeful that the court will find Grayson Beare fit to stand trial for the murder of Halima Hoosen-Preston.' Beare, who faces one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder, will be back at the Durban Magistrate's Court on June 13 when he will find out whether he is fit to stand trial for the murder of Hoosen-Preston. Watch the video: Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- The Citizen
[Watch] Alleged Islamophobic attack: Durban murder accused awaits fitness report
Murder accused Grayson Beare from Glenmore, Durban, made a brief appearance today in the local magistrate's court, where the matter was remanded while the court awaits his assessment report from Fort Napier Hospital. Berea Mail reports that Beare, who stands accused of killing Halima Hoosen-Preston and attempting to murder her son and husband on June 2, 2024, was recently released from Fort Napier Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, where he was undergoing assessment for fitness to stand trial. State Prosecutor Calvin Govender told the court that Beare had 'been released just the other day' and that they were still awaiting a medical report to determine whether he was of sound mind when Hoosen-Preston was killed and her 14-year-old son and husband were repeatedly stabbed. As the magistrate told a dishevelled-looking Beare that he would be remanded back to Westville Prison, he acknowledged the order in a quiet voice before making his way back down to the cells below the court. Members of United for Palestine, who were in court, said they would not back down in pursuing justice for Hoosen-Preston. 'As Palestine and social justice activists, we will follow the matter till the very end,' said Member of Parliament and United for Palestine secretary-general Imraan Subrathie, who was accompanied by the organisation's president, Abdool Valodia. Subrathie said they were not surprised that the court was not yet in possession of the report. 'We consulted with a legal expert who told us that this was normal in murder cases, especially one as high profile as this. We will patiently wait until June 13. We are hopeful that the court will find Grayson Beare fit to stand trial for the murder of Halima Hoosen-Preston.' Beare, who faces one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder, will be back at the Durban Magistrate's Court on June 13 when he will find out whether he is fit to stand trial for the murder of Hoosen-Preston. Watch the video: Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
08-05-2025
- The Citizen
Delays in AKA-Tibz murder case as extradition process unfolds in eSwatini
The case has been postponed to June. Five suspects during the AKA-Tibz murder case at Durban Magistrate's Court on 29 February 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart The murder case involving five men accused of killing rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane has been postponed to next month. Lindokuhle Thabani Mkhwanazi, Lindani Zenzele Ndimane, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni, and Lindokuhle Mhlaliseni Mkhwanazi appeared at the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) High Court in Durban on Thursday for a pre-trial conference. The case was transferred from the Durban Magistrate's Court in February, following the defence's receipt of the indictment. Two more suspects, Siyabonga Ndimande and Malusi Ndimande, are in custody in eSwatini, awaiting extradition to South Africa. AKA-Tibz murder case postponed During proceedings, state prosecutor Advocate Lawrence Gcaba informed Judge Jacqueline Henriques that the five accused have appointed new legal counsel. The men will now be represented by Advocate Simphiwe Cyril Mlotshwa. Gcaba also confirmed the appointment of Sibusiso Dlamini as the instructing attorney. 'My understanding is that Advocate Mlotshwa will be instructed for all five,' the prosecutor said. He explained that the attorneys were not present in court because they were attending the extradition appeal in eSwatini, where the Ndimande brothers are challenging a ruling that approved their return to South Africa. 'They are not here today because they are also attending to the extradition appeal in the Swaziland Supreme Court.' ALSO READ: AKA-Tibz murder: Accused argues detention is a punishment and details family's financial strain The extradition ruling was issued by the Manzini Magistrate's Court in August 2024. The prosecution previously stated that if the Ndimande brothers are not extradited in time, the trial will proceed without them. Gcaba requested that the pre-trial conference be postponed to 12 June, a date that the defence and Gcaba mutually agreed upon. 'The state has already disclosed the contents of the dockets,' he added. The judge granted the postponement, and the accused will remain in custody. Accused's charges The five men are facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, murder, unlawful possession of firearms, and possession of unlicensed ammunition, all in connection with the deaths of Forbes and Motsoane. In addition, Mkhwanazi, Ndimande, Myeza, and Gwabeni face charges of money laundering. READ MORE: CCTV, cellphone records link accused to AKA murder, state argues in bail case They are also charged with the attempted murder of Tshediso 'Don Design' Mokoko, Thotloetso Kutlwano Mogotsi, Lusaso Buthanani Ngcobo, Siyabonga Makhosative Mdluli, and Kerwyn Clive Patrick Jackson. All the accused were denied bail in May 2024. Earlier this year, in January, Gwabeni and Ndimande were denied bail for a second time. Background Forbes and Motsoane were gunned down outside the now-closed restaurant Wish, located on Durban's Florida Road, on 10 February 2023. According to the state, CCTV footage and other evidence allegedly show the suspects tracking Forbes at King Shaka International Airport on the day of the murder. The suspects were allegedly paid R800 000 for their involvement. NOW READ: AKA-Tibz murder case: Accused claim R800K funds were wedding gifts and payments
