The trial of two men who are accused of the murder of seven-year-old Emaan Solomons from Ocean View began at the Western Cape High Court on Monday.
Solomons was shot and killed while playing in front of her
family home in Ocean View in February 2020.
Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks were arrested soon
after her death.
The duo, who pleaded not guilty, face 10 charges in total, including murder, 4 counts of attempted murder, and the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, attended the first day
of the trial.
‘’Four years later, the alleged killers and gang members
are finally facing justice for her tragic and brutal murder. When I met this
family months ago, their story was just heart shattering, especially as a
parent of a young daughter of similar age. Still, this family manages to be
generous and warm-hearted. They are remarkable people.’’
‘’To lose a child in these horrific circumstances is
something a parent should never have to experience. My heart goes out to
Emaan's family, who have waited a long time - nearly four years - for this
trial to get underway… We join the community of Ocean View and the family in
demanding "Justice for Emaan".
COURTESY: CoCT‘’Emaan's was not a senseless killing – it was a calculated
one – because gangsters know there are innocent people going about their daily
life throughout the communities being terrorised by their actions. Children
should be able to play safely in the streets, and people should not live in
daily fear of crime in their neighbourhoods’’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.
Mayor Hill-Lewis said the City's goal is to help the South
African Police Service (SAPS) do much more, especially in the fight against
gang, gun and drug crime.
The trial continues.
Done By: Mitchum George
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