Two suspects arrested for murder of teenager
The Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene has hailed the speedy arrest of two suspects allegedly involved for the death of two people and the injury of another in Bethelsdorp on 22 June 2023.
It is alleged that at about 18:15 on the abovementioned date, Kurtley Rossouw (14) and Justin Malgas (25) were fatally shot in Lawrence Erasmus Drive in Bloemendal while another, 26-year-old male was injured.
It is alleged that three males were walking in Lawrence Erasmus Drive when shots were fired at them from a Silver Renault vehicle. Malgas died at the scene while one victim was taken to hospital and the third victim ran away. The teenager, Kurtley Rossouw who was outside his yard, was fatally hit by a stray bullet.
The incident is gang related and the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation (Gang Investigation) are investigating two counts of murder and one attempted murder case.
On Tuesday, 27 June 2023, the investigating officer arrested a 33-year- old male at his house in Ambraal Street in Gelvandale. The second suspect, 21-year-old was arrested at the New Law court in Gqeberha while he was attending court on another matter.
Cheslyn Philander and Zane Geyers appeared in court on 28 June 2023 on two charges of murder and one attempted murder. They will appear in court again on 6 July 2023 for a formal bail application.
Lt Gen Mene commended the investigating officer on the swift arrests and indicated that ’we will be working closely with the prosecuting authority to ensure that these suspects do not get bail. Gang violence has a devastating effect on the innocent citizens who are caught in the gang wars. We encourage citizens to take a stand and report criminals either voluntarily or anonymously to police.’
Source: South African Police Service