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The South African
6 days ago
- 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.
