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News24
30-07-2025
- News24
Teen and co-accused arrested for Cape Town cop and taxi owner's murders to remain in custody
A teenager and his 23-year-old co-accused briefly appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate's Court in connection with the death of a police officer. Both are believed to be members of the JFK gang, the State told the court. The pair will remain behind bars till their next court appearance. Two men arrested for the murder of a Wynberg police officer and a taxi owner from Vrygrond, briefly appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday after confessing to the murders. The pair, Jayden Fortune, 19, and Someleze Mohlabela, 23, are accused of the murder of Sergeant Lulama Njobeni, 48, who was shot and killed outside his home in Vrygrond, Muizenberg and the murder of taxi owner Petrus Siphemandile, 32, on 30 May. On Monday, the Hawks originally arrested three people for the murders, but Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani said the third suspect was subsequently released on Tuesday after 'he could not be linked to the case'. While in the dock on Wednesday, Fortune, and Mohlabela, occasionally looked over into the court gallery for familiar faces. Their disappointed showed when they realised nobody came out to support them. Fortuin could be seen whispering 'yoh my bru niemand is hier vir ons nie (no one is here for us)' while a police court orderly signalled for them to be quiet while the court was in session. State prosecutor Chanele White told the court that both Fortune, and Mohlabela confessed to the murders and were also identified by eyewitnesses. 'Your worship, both are linked to the JFK [Junky Funky Kids] gang and was instructed by the gang leader to kill the victims,' said White. According to the State, the police officer was shot dead first, and then 10 minutes later the taxi owner was killed inside his minibus taxi vehicle. Both of these murders were planned your worship. Chanele White White told the court that a charge of house robbery may be added at their next court appearance. The State asked that the matter be remanded to 14 August for further investigation and to obtain bail information of the accused. Magistrate Crystal McKenna ordered that the accused remain behind bars till their next court appearance.
The Citizen
28-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
School rugby results: Paarl Gim unbeaten after 15 games, Paul Roos thrash Rondebosch
Paarl Gim thrashed Wynberg 68–22 to extend their lead in the latest school rugby rankings. Paarl Gim have been unstoppable this year. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images Paarl Gim extended their winning streak this year with a thumping 68–22 victory over Wynberg on the weekend. Their 15th consecutive win cemented their spot at the top of the table, with the latest rankings showing an average of 21.840 bonus points, ahead of Paarl Boys' 20.806. The two schools will battle next month. Two more King Price Schools Derby Series matches were played over the weekend. Grey High School beat Framesby 19–15, while Paarl Boys' High crushed SACS 51–8. Last year's champions, Paul Roos Gim, remain fifth though they smashed 12th-placed Rondebosch 48–10. They will need to improve on their 19.587 average bonus points to retain the title. Selected results Gauteng Noordvaal Affies 45 Maritzburg College 27 Brandwag 13 DR Malan 11 Bergsig Akademie 38 Ermelo 25 Eldoraigne 17 Dinamika 29 Garsfonein 68 Monument 17 HTS Middelburg 22 Kempton Park 3 Jeppe 10 DHS 24 Lichtenburg 35 Ben Vorster 24 Marais Viljoen 22 Wesvalia 28 Middelburg 19 Zwartkop 30 Midstream 21 Centurion 26 Noordheuwel 33 Waterkloof 27 Northcliff 16 Parktown 19 Pretoria Boys High 23 Kes 24 Randburg 34 EG Jansen 28 Schoonspruit 12 HTS Klerksdorp 57 Transvalia 10 Helpmekaar 36 Wonderboom 46 Die Wilgers 40 Eastern Cape Augsburg 16 Piketberg 6 Andrew Rabie 0 Daniel Pienaar 18 Bergsig Uitenhage 29 Despatch 5 Carthcart 36 Dordrecht 6 Grey High School 19 Framesby 15 Hudson Park 26 Selborne College 30 Marlow 27 Queens College 30 Montagu 74 Barrydale 6 Nico Malan 57 DF Malherbe 5 Pearson 10 Graeme College 10 Victoria Park 11 Otto Du Plessis 40 Wittedrift 18 Plettenberg Bay 10 Western Cape Boland Landbou 45 Bishops 19 Durbanville 45 Brackenfell 21 Fairmont 28 Camps Bay 17 Fish Hoek 22 Bergvliet 22 Hopefield 29 Thomas Rich 14 Hugenote 13 Charlie Hofmeyr 21 Labori 6 Hopefield 46 Langenhoven Gim 29 HTS Eden 17 Melkbosstrand 17 HTS Belville 22 Montagu 29 Overberg 19 Oakdale 31 HTS Drostdy 7 Outeniqua 14 Stellenberg 8 Paarl Boys High 51 SACS 8 Paarl Gim 68 Wynberg 22 Parel Vallei 24 Worcester Gim 21 Paul Roos Gym 48 Rondebosch 10 Point 29 DF Malan 32 Robertson 43 Stellenbosch 22 Strand 25 Swartland 20 Tygerberg 12 Milnerton 47 KwaZlulu-Natal Northwood 19 Glenwood 11 Free State Bothaville 28 Bulfontein 7 Duineveld 29 Landboudal 29 Goudveld 26 Sentraal 32 Trio 22 Fichardtpark 13 Voortrekker Bethlehem 31 Diamantveld 33 Witteberg 35 Jim Fouché 18 Limpopo Ben Viljoen 27 Hans Strydom 23 Pietersburg 50 Heidelburg Volkskool 22 North West Potch Boys 52 Zeerust 19 Mpumalanga Secunda 34 Montana 19 Ermelo 28 Piet Retief 40
The South African
17-07-2025
- The South African
Two women linked to Wynberg Magistrate's Court shooting denied bail
Two women accused of orchestrating and facilitating a deadly shooting inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court have been denied bail, following a courtroom appearance on Thursday. The accused, Shireen Matthews, allegedly the mastermind behind the killing, and Wanay Farao, believed to be a gun smuggler, face serious charges linked to the murder of taxi operator Dingalomoya Chintso. Chintso was shot and killed inside the courtroom on 8 April 2025, shortly after appearing in a separate murder case. The incident sparked outrage over lax security in South Africa's courtrooms and raised alarm bells about escalating violence in the taxi industry. Magistrates at the Wynberg court ruled that Matthews and Farao posed a flight risk and had evaded police after the killing. Both women had been on the run, and their legal teams failed to convince the court that they should be released. 'In other words, both applicants have not discharged the onus set upon them in terms of section 60 (11a) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997. In the result, the bail applications of both first and second applicant are denied,' the magistrate stated. The ruling came after prosecutors argued that releasing the suspects would undermine public trust and obstruct the ongoing investigation. Chintso, from Vrygrond, was well-known in Cape Town's competitive taxi industry. His assassination inside a court building shocked many and drew widespread media attention. Investigators believe the killing was part of an orchestrated hit, with suspected connections to gang and taxi violence. Police have arrested a total of five suspects in connection with the incident. Only Matthews and Farao applied for bail. All five will remain in custody while the case has been postponed to 19 September for further investigation. The case has once again placed a spotlight on security concerns in South Africa's justice system, with critics calling for urgent reforms to prevent weapons from entering court premises and to curb the influence of organised crime networks within public institutions. The Department of Justice is yet to issue a statement on enhanced safety measures at court facilities. 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
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Schoolboy rugby: ALL the First XV weekend results
Schoolboy rugby matches were few and far between this weekend as preparations begin in earnest for the U18 Craven Week. In matches that were played and that caught the attention were wins for Rondebosch and Wynberg in the Western Cape's southern suburbs derbies, while in KwaZulu-Natal, Hilton College proved too strong for Michaelhouse. Paarl Gimnasium and Paarl Boys' High continued on their winning ways with big victories as well. This year's U18 Craven Week will take place from 6 to 12 July at Middelburg Hoërskool in Mpumalanga. Dale College 21-33 St Andrews College Hudson Park 24-31 Port Rex Union 19-14 Graeme College Bland Landbou 29-80 Paarl Gimnasium Melkbosstrand 65-0 Settlers Paarl Boys' High 54-14 Durbanville Rondebosch 28-7 Bishops SACS 10-21 Wynberg Hilton College 29-20 Michaelhouse Cornwall Hill 0-44 St Davids St Albans 9-59 Kearsney College St Benedicts 24-23 CBC Boksburg St Stithians 25-21 St John's College 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 Citizen
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Schools rugby wrap: Five-star Muller reaches amazing milestone as Paarl Gim crushes Boland
Markus Muller scored five tries in Paarl Gimnasium's crushing victory against Boland Landbou on Saturday. The visitors triumphed 80-19 to maintain their unbeaten record in 2025. During the match, Muller reached the amazing milestone of 50 tries for the Paarl Gim 1st XV, and the outside centre was also successful with nine out of 10 goal kicks for a total haul of 43 points. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thys LoMBArd® (@thyslombard) In the two Cape Town southern suburbs derbies on Saturday, Wynberg won 21-10 at SACS, while hosts Rondebosch beat Bishops 28-7. In Johannesburg, fullback Sicelo Sakawuli scored two tries in St Stithians College's 25-21 win over St John's College. Flyhalf Oliver Wilson kicked two conversions and two penalties for the victorious hosts. Selected schools results (21 June) Eastern Cape Dale 21 St Andrew's 33 Stirling 5 Selborne 62 Kingswood 60 Woodridge 8 Union 19 Graeme 14 Hudson Park 24 Port Rex 31 KwaZulu-Natal Hilton 29 Michaelhouse 20 Noordvaal St Alban's 9 Kearsney 59 St Stithians 25 St John's 21 St Benedict's 24 CBC Boksburg 23 Western Cape Boland Landbou 29 Paarl Gim 80 SACS 10 Wynberg 21 Rondebosch 28 Bishops 7 Paarl Boys' 54 Durbanville 14 Image: Thys Lombard The post Schools wrap: Five-star Muller reaches amazing milestone appeared first on SA Rugby Magazine.
