Gqeberha matriculant and mother's alleged killers in court
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.
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