Seven suspects to appear in court for Phillipi East mass murder

Seven suspects are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate's Court on Friday for the mass murder of seven men in Phillipi East exactly a week ago. The incident of the men aged between 20 and 30, occurred in Road 53 in Better Life.

Police said the suspects, aged between 16 and 22, were arrested on Wednesday night and are facing multiple charges of murder.

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Meanwhile, the Western Cape’s Police Oversight & Community Safety MEC, Anroux Marais, lauded officers for the swift arrest.

‘’I want to extend my congratulations to the members for their exceptional work in this case. Their relentless pursuit of justice and their actions to swiftly track down and arrest the suspects demonstrates the deep commitment of many SAPS members.’’

‘’Now that these suspects are in custody, I urge the investigative team to build a watertight case that will stand up in court and lead to successful convictions. This will send a strong and unequivocal message that lawlessness will not be tolerated in the Western Cape. Those who believe they can act with impunity must know that they will be tracked down and face the full might of the law,’’ she added.

 

Done By: Mitchum George