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The Herald
6 days ago
- The Herald
Bail application in Walmer double murder case postponed
The formal bail application of two men accused of murdering a Collegiate Girls' High School pupil and her mother will continue on August 29. Alleged hitman Sibulele Mzilikazi, 28, and his co-accused, Siyabonga Ntswahlana, 35, appeared briefly in the Gqeberha magistrate's court on Tuesday, where the matter was postponed to later this month due to the unavailability of one of the defence attorneys. They are accused alongside Luzuko Tsotsi, 31, and Nceba Maji, 44, of murdering Lusanda Coboza, 40, and her daughter, Hailie-Jade, 19, at their Walmer Township home on May 1. Tsotsi and Maji remain in custody, while Mzilikazi and Ntswahlana had brought a fresh bid for bail after previously abandoning their applications. Their matter is part-heard. All four accused have indicated that they will plead not guilty to the double murder. The family had been at home in their Sakhasonke Village, Walmer Township home, when gunmen stormed in and opened fire at about 8.30pm. Coboza and Hailie-Jade died at the scene. The state believes the hit was due to infighting within the taxi industry and that the mother and daughter were not the intended victims. The Herald
The Herald
20-05-2025
- The Herald
Man accused of Collegiate pupil's murder details events of fateful day
News Premium By Simtembile Mgidi - 20 May 2025 A formal bail application for only one of the men accused of murdering a Gqeberha high school pupil and her mother got under way on Tuesday. Double murder accused Nceba Maji, 44, appeared in the Gqeberha magistrate's court alongside his co-accused, Sibulele Mzilikazi, 28, and Siyabonga Ntswahlana, 35...
The Herald
07-05-2025
- The Herald
Gunmen allegedly behind Walmer double murder to apply for bail
The formal bail applications of three men accused of murdering a mother and her teenage daughter at their Walmer township home will be heard on Tuesday next week. Sibulele Mzilikazi, 28, Nceba Maji, 46, and Siyabonga Ntswahlana, 35, appeared briefly in the Gqeberha magistrate's court on Tuesday in connection with the double murder. During their first court appearance on Monday, they were formally charged with the murders of Lusanda Coboza, 40, and her 19-year-old daughter, Collegiate High School matric pupil Hailie-Jade. They were shot dead on Thursday night in their home in Sakhasonke Village. Police said their bodies were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds at about 8.30pm. The accused also face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Police recovered a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and a box of 9mm ammunition at the scene, police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said at the time, adding that the motive was still under investigation. The Herald
The South African
06-05-2025
- The South African
Armed gang hits Gqeberha congregation
A sacred space turned into chaos when five armed and masked men stormed a church in Booysens Park, Gqeberha, holding congregants at gunpoint, took their belongings and drove off with the priest's car. According to a SAPS media statement, the incident occurred at around 18:30 on Monday, 05 May 2025, during an evening service. The robbers stormed the church, demanding the cellphones and other valuables of the congregants. The incident took place in Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysens Park in Gqeberha. About 50 Gqeberha church members were stripped of their cellphones and other possessions. The attackers then hijacked the church priest's white Toyota RAV4 and used it as their getaway vehicle. SAPS later found the stolen vehicle abandoned in Chatty 5. The vehicle has been taken for forensic analysis. The South African also reported that three of the four men linked to the murder of a Gqeberha matriculant and her mother appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate's court yesterday, 5 May 2025. Sibulele Mzilikazi, Nceba Maji, and Siyabonga Ntswahlana are facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder. They also face a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The fourth victim is in the hospital and has yet to appear in court. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
The South African
06-05-2025
- The South African
Gqeberha matriculant and mother's alleged killers in court
Three of the four men linked to the murder of a Gqeberha matriculant and her mother appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate's court yesterday, 5 May 2025. According to Algoafm , Sibulele Mzilikazi, Nceba Maji, and Siyabonga Ntswahlana are facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder. They also face a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The fourth victim is in the hospital and has yet to appear in court. The South African previously reported that Gqeberha SAPS arrested the first suspect at the Dora Nginza Hospital after receiving treatment for a leg injury. This comes after SAPS Walmer officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police discovered the bodies of Hailie-Jade Coboza, 19, and her 40-year-old mother Lusanda in their home in Sakhasonke Village in Walmer Location in Gqeberha last week. As detectives were examining the crime scene, crucial leads led the police to search local hospitals, where they arrested the first suspect. Further investigations led the police to a residence in Greenshields Park, Gqeberha. Three more suspects were arrested. In a statement on Facebook, the Gqeberha school expressed their sadness. The school said that they mourn the tragic and ultimate passing of the grade 12 learner who was also a first team netball player. The principal of Collegiate Louise Erasmus, told Algoafm that councillors and staff will be on standby to offer psycho-social support to learners who feel overwhelmed. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
