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The Citizen
16-05-2025
- The Citizen
Schoemansdal murder: Family members granted bail
The trio family members accused of the murder of Freddy George Willis (80), a former police officer and businessman, have been granted R5 000 bail each by the Nkomazi Magistrate's Court on Thursday. The accused are the deceased's wife, Nomvula Lucy Willis (75); son, George Kenedy Willis (55); and grandson, Kenny Rudolph Willis (29). They will appear in court again on June 19. ALSO READ: UPDATE: Woman killed with an axe, case postponed Freddy was fatally shot at his Schoemansdal house on April 27. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
29-04-2025
- IOL News
Wife alongside family members in court for 80-year-old husband's murder
Three family members appeared in court after being arrested for murder of an elderly man in Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga Image: Supplied Three family members appeared in the Nkomazi Magistrate's Court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old businessman, Freddy George Willis. The octogenarian was killed on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga. His 75-year-old wife, Nomvula Lucy Willis, 55-year-old son, George Kenedy Willis, as well as his 29-year-old grandson, Kenny Rudolph Willis, are facing charges of murder after the elderly man was shot dead in his home. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, said according to information provided, George was visiting his parents when he was attacked by two armed men wearing balaclavas after he arrived in his Mercedes-Benz. Three family members, aged between 29 and 75, have been arrested by the police in Mpumalanga in connection with the brutal murder of 80-year-old businessman, Freddy George Willies. Image: Supplied
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- The Citizen
Wife, son and grandson charged with murder of elderly businessman
Three family members of Freddy George Willis appeared in court after being arrested for his murder in Schoemansdal on Sunday. Three family members of Freddy George Willis appeared in court after being arrested for his murder in Schoemansdal on Sunday. Pictures: Supplied. The wife, son, and grandson of elderly Mpumalanga businessman Freddy George Willis are facing murder charges after the 80-year-old man was shot at point-blank range on Sunday in Schoemansdal. The three suspects appeared at the Nkomazi Magistrate's Court on Tuesday in connection with Willis' murder. The suspects include the businessman's wife, 75-year-old Nomvula Lucy Willis; his 55-year-old son, George Kenedy Willis; and his 29-year-old grandson, Kenny Rudolph Willis. Family members accused of businessman's murder The family members' case was postponed to 6 May for a formal bail application after they were arrested on Monday. According to preliminary information, two armed men wearing balaclavas allegedly attacked George while he was visiting his parents. The son claimed that the attackers ambushed him as he arrived at the house in Schoemansdal in his Mercedes-Benz. 'The suspects reportedly tied him up with a cable and proceeded into the house, where they reportedly shot the 80-year-old male victim at point-blank range before fleeing the scene in the son's vehicle,' said Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli in a statement on Monday. ALSO READ: Man gets life sentence for 'execution-style' murder of sister, attempted murder of stepmother In a shocking turn, police investigators identified the businessman's wife, son and grandson as suspects and arrested the three family members on Monday. More arrests? Mdhluli said the police cannot rule out further arrests as the investigation continues. The Nkomazi Magistrate's Court remanded the trio in custody until their next court appearance next week. Acting Limpopo provincial commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi commended the investigation team for their work. 'This incident is deeply concerning, and we will not rest until all those responsible are held accountable,' said the general. NOW READ: Father jailed for 15 years after daughter dies during confrontation about coming home late
