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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- The Citizen
Elephant trampling outside Mossel Bay: Reserve's CEO named as victim
The man who died after being trampled by an elephant at Gondwana Private Game Reserve yesterday morning has been identified as the reserve's CEO and co-owner, FC Conradie (39). Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that Conradie, a husband, father to three young children, and friend to many, was trampled at about 08:00. Emergency medical services declared him dead on the scene. KwaNonqaba police spokesperson Warrant Officer Kappie Kapp said yesterday that an inquest docket had been opened and an investigation launched. A representative of the reserve and close friend of the Conradie family, who asked not to be named, said all employees at the reserve send their condolences to Conradie's family. 'We ask that people respect the privacy of the family while they are grieving such a tragic loss. This was a tragedy, and everyone who knew him is dealing with an unimaginable loss,' he said. He added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being looked into and urged the public not to speculate. Andries Erwee posted a tribute to Conradie on the public Facebook group Kalahari-Vasbyt yesterday, stating that Conradie was an avid supporter of the group and had funded a tree project for it. He sent condolences to Conradie's wife and parents, saying Conradie was like no other 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!
The Citizen
22-07-2025
- The Citizen
Elephant tramples employee to death at game reserve outside Mossel Bay
Elephant tramples employee to death at game reserve outside Mossel Bay A 39-year-old Gondwana Private Game Reserve employee was reportedly trampled to death by an elephant while out on the grounds this morning. According to the Mossel Bay Advertiser, the reserve is just outside Mossel Bay. KwaNonqaba police spokesperson Warrant Officer Kappie Kapp says preliminary reports from witnesses on the scene indicate the employee was on the grounds at about 08:00 when he was trampled and mauled by the elephant. Kapp adds that emergency medical services declared the man dead on the scene. The elephant has been moved from the area where the incident took place. An inquest docket has been opened and the investigation is ongoing. The employee's name is known to the Mossel Bay Advertiser, but he cannot be named until his next of kin have been informed of his death. 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
08-07-2025
- The Citizen
SPCA to lay criminal charges against Mossel Bay municipality
The Garden Route SPCA said it would be pressing criminal charges against the Mossel Bay Municipality, relating to the 'cruelty and suffering of animals at Harry Giddey Park'. The Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that the charges, under the Animal Protection Act 71 of 1962, follow the euthanisation of 52 tortoises and several birds in Harry Giddey Park in October last year, due to illness and neglect. The Mossel Bay Municipality, who is the authority over the park, then instituted an internal investigation in November, and the findings were made public in late June this year. Some of these included unauthorised animal sales, animal neglect and euthanisation, and asset mismanagement. It also found there was non-compliance at the park in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, and the municipality's supply chain management and asset management policies. The findings were tabled in a report and presented in a council meeting on June 27, where it was accepted by council that same day. Read this report and Mossel Bay Advertiser's previous article on it here: Internal audit review of Harry Giddey Park on council agenda The SPCA's statement, by area manager Cheri Cooke, issued today (July 8) on behalf of the Garden Route SPCA's management committee, stated that the decision to proceed with criminal charges was not one that was taken lightly. 'The cruelty discovered at the park in September 2024 was severe. Our inspectors found animals living in conditions of neglect and distress, and humane euthanasia was necessary to end the suffering in several heart-breaking cases,' said Cooke in the statement. 'In the 10 months since, we have worked tirelessly behind the scenes, providing the municipality with evidence, attending meetings, and giving every possible opportunity for accountability to be taken and corrective action implemented. 'Unfortunately, the cruelty that occurred has still not been addressed formally, and no action has been taken against those responsible. We can no longer wait. The SPCA is bound by law and by principle to act when cruelty occurs,' Cooke said. 'As this matter now enters the legal arena, we reaffirm our commitment: to protect those who cannot speak, to uphold the law, and to pursue justice without fear or favour.' A media enquiry has been sent to the municipality asking for its response to the SPCA's intention on pressing criminal charges against it. The response will be added to this article as soon as the Advertiser has received it. See the SPCA's full statement below: Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- 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
24-06-2025
- 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!
