Whereas preliminary experiences indicated that the person shot and killed on the Wynberg Justice of the Peace’s Court docket on Tuesday was a state witness in a gang trial, Nationwide Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila has confirmed that this was the truth is not the case.
‘The NPA has simply been suggested that the deceased who handed away following an alleged capturing contained in the Wynberg Justice of the Peace’s Court docket constructing, was an accused who appeared at Court docket D,’ stated Ntabazalila.
Dealing with costs of homicide
Dingalomoya Cintso, a 50-year-old taxi proprietor from Vrygrond, was dealing with costs of homicide and tried homicide in a case linked to extortion in Muizenberg.
The defence counsel of the sufferer stated that her consumer was consulting the instructing legal professional simply previous to the capturing.
Concerning the incident, Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Group Security Anroux Marais referred to as it ‘unacceptable’ {that a} firearm might so simply be introduced into the courthouse.
‘It’s unacceptable that somebody might enter a court docket with a gun,’ stated Marais.
‘This highlights the pressing want for tighter firearm and ammunition management. I urge SAPS to behave swiftly and convey the suspect to justice.’
The sufferer sustained gunshot wounds to his physique and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.
The incident befell simply exterior Courtroom 4 shortly earlier than tea time when two males entered the fourth flooring when one fired a semi-automatic weapon.
‘Police stay tight-lipped’
Sergeant Wesley Twigg, spokesperson for the police, confirmed the small print, stating: “Wynberg police registered a homicide case for investigation following a capturing incident at court docket in Church Street, Wynberg, on Tuesday, 8 April 2025.”
“The sufferer sustained gunshot wounds to his physique and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the assault varieties a part of the police investigation, and arrests are but to be made.”
Anybody with any data relating to the capturing incident is requested to contact Crime Cease on 08600 10111 or use the cell utility MySAPS anonymously.
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