Boy, 15, appears in court for allegedly kidnapping, robbing and killing soldier
28 August 2019
A 15-year-old boy appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and kidnapping, in connection with the abduction of soldier Michael Njomane.
The teenager was arrested on Tuesday and appeared in camera (closed proceedings) because he is a minor.
Minors facing charges are ordinarily assisted by a social worker and as part of the court process, it must be established whether they have criminal capacity.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the boy's case was postponed to the same court on Thursday, where he is expected to appear with another person who was arrested so far. Njomane's body was found in the boot of a burnt-out government car, also in Blue Downs. Private memorial service The City of Cape Town's fire brigade discovered the body after they were called to extinguish a car fire on August 18.