Luke Fleurs murder case hit by another delay!

PROCEEDINGS in the murder case of Luke Fleurs have been postponed to 22 April.

This is to allow defence lawyers additional time to consult with one of the accused.

The six accused, Ndumiso Moswane (26), Fernando Sive (25), Nhlakanipho Dlamini (21), Franky Xaba (25), Maredi Mphahlele (36), and Thembinkosi Hlomikhawu (31), appeared in the Palm Ridge High Court in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, 21 April.

They're facing charges of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Sive, who is a Mozambican national, is also facing an additional charge relating to contravention of immigration laws.

During the proceedings, Advocate Hosia Mogase, representing Moswane and Mphahlele, requested a short adjournment to allow further consultation with one of his clients.

The court granted the request, specifically to facilitate consultation with Mphahlele, and the matter was subsequently rolled over to 22 April.

All six accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges and have been remanded in custody.

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The case relates to the deadly shooting of Fleurs (24), a professional footballer at Kaizer Chiefs, who was killed on 3 April 2024 during an alleged hijacking incident at a petrol station in Honeydew, Joburg.

According to police reports, Fleurs was seated in his vehicle at a filling station in Florida, west of Joburg, when he was approached by armed suspects who allegedly demanded his car.

He was shot during the incident and later died from his injuries.

The killing sparked widespread shock and public outrage, prompting a high-level police investigation.

Following coordinated efforts, police arrested the six suspects in Slovoville, Soweto, on 10 April.

During the arrests, Fleurs' luxury VW Golf 8 GTI was also recovered.

The matter is expected to continue on 22 April when proceedings resume in the Palm Ridge High Court.