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The Citizen
16 hours ago
- The Citizen
3 men to stand trial in Mossel Bay for 2023 murder
3 men to stand trial in Mossel Bay for 2023 murder The murder trial for three men accused of attacking and killing 31-year-old Chivago Fillies in June last year has been set for the Mossel Bay Regional Court in March next year. Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that Fillies, a resident of Extension 13, Mossel Bay, was attacked in Grunter Street in the early hours of June 29. He was beaten and hit over the head several times with a wooden pole. He died in hospital as a result of his injuries the following day. The three accused – Jemandry Braaff (20), Aubrey-Junior Nickleo Mentoor (19) and Ushere Apdol (19) – were arrested on the day of Fillies' death and charged with his murder. They were granted bail of R2 000 each in July last year. The three appeared in the Mossel Bay Regional Court yesterday morning, when their trial date was set. The murder trial is expected to take place from March 23 to 25 next year. Their bail has been extended until the scheduled date of their court appearance. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Stabbing suspect denied bail as Mossel Bay court hears of family trauma
The 27-year-old man accused of murdering Barbarians rugby player Leroy Koopman was denied bail this morning. According to Mossel Bay Advertiser, Na'min October, accused of stabbing Koopman (34) to death with a sharp object, appeared in the Mossel Bay Magistrate's Court today, when bail judgment was delivered. October faces a charge of murder. During proceedings, the court heard that Koopman and October were not only neighbours but also once friends. The stabbing took place in the early hours of June 16, in front of Koopman's grandparents' house in Adriaans Avenue, KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay. October lived across the street from the family. The court heard that an argument is believed to have taken place between the rugby player and October's older brother before Koopman was attacked. The argument had taken place outside the two homes. It is alleged October intervened to defend his brother by commanding his dog to attack Koopman, who then reportedly kicked the animal. It is reported that October's brother was back inside his home at that stage. After seeing the kicking of the dog, October went inside his home and grabbed a knife before returning to Koopman and allegedly stabbing him in the chest. The court was told that if October were to be granted bail, it would be traumatising for Koopman's widow Janine, the couple's two daughters, Jaylin (7) and Leora (2), and Koopman's son Zayan (13), if October were to return to his home and the Koopman family were to see him every day. The court was told that Janine and her children were significant factors that led to the decision to deny October bail, as well as the manner in which the incident took place and the fact that Koopman's death has shocked the community. The case was postponed to July 28 for further investigation. October remains in police custody until his next appearance. 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
28-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Mossel Bay man dead, another man missing in Gouritsmond boat tragedy
The body of one man has been recovered and one man remains missing after the fishing boat that the two men had been on was found washed ashore east of Gouritsmond yesterday. Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said in a statement that police divers (Water Policing and Diving Services) are continuing to search for the man, aged 58, missing at Gouritsmond. In the statement, JC Roos, NSRI Mossel Bay station commander, said that at 05:13 yesterday, the NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew was activated following reports of a local 21-foot fishing ski-boat overdue in returning to Gouritsmond. It had launched from Gouritsmond, between Still Bay and Mossel Bay, on Saturday afternoon, with the two men – both experienced skippers and experienced fishermen – on board. The boat was due back early yesterday, the NSRI believes, but when it did not return, the alarm was raised. The NSRI Mossel Bay rescue craft Spirit of Safmarine III and St Blaise Rescuer were launched, while NSRI Still Bay launched the NSRI Still Bay rescue craft Breede Rescuer. The NSRI Emergency Operations Centre, NSRI Operations headquarters and NSRI Mossel Bay plotted search grids while Telkom Maritime Radio Services broadcast an all-ships alert on the marine VHF radio emergency frequency. A number of local craft and local fishing vessels, private aircraft (private fixed wing aircraft, remote drone aircraft and private helicopters), the EMS/AMS Skymed rescue helicopter, the SAPS, Police WPDS and WC Government Health EMS rescue squad, joined the NSRI in the extensive search and rescue operation. The boat was found, and the body of one of the men was found on the shoreline. The men's family are being supported by the NSRI, Chaplain's Services and police. The NSRI appealed to the local community, maritime community and vessels at sea to keep an eye out for the missing man. 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!
