South Africa

Woman arrested in connection with murder inside Cape Town court building

14 April 2025 - 07:16 By TimesLIVE
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
A former taxi owner accused of murder was gunned down by assailants inside the Wynberg court building while waiting to make his court appearance on Tuesday.
A former taxi owner accused of murder was gunned down by assailants inside the Wynberg court building while waiting to make his court appearance on Tuesday.
Image: 123RF

A 35-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man inside the Wynberg regional court premises on Tuesday.

She is expected to appear in the Wynberg court on Monday, said police spokesperson Brig Novela Potelwa.

More arrests are expected over the fatal shooting of Dingalomoya Chintso, 50, a former taxi owner from Vrygrond, who was at court as an accused. He was on trial on a charge of murder and possession of an illegal firearm.

Potelwa said: "Western Cape police management has welcomed the breakthrough and expressed confidence in the team of investigators as the investigation unfolds. It is expected the investigation will determine the motive for the murder."

TimesLIVE

READ MORE:

Justice DG announces measures to strengthen security at Wynberg court

Justice and constitutional development department director-general advocate Doc Mashabane has ordered the installation of a security scanner in the ...
News
1 month ago

Office of chief justice views Wynberg court murder in serious light

Western Cape judge president Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana,  as head of the judiciary in the province, has conveyed condolences to the family of the man ...
News
1 month ago

EDITORIAL | Court security breaches − a dent on administration of justice?

The country’s courts deserve the same tight security as that enjoyed by politicians in parliament, the provincial legislatures and municipal councils.
Opinion & Analysis
1 month ago

Man killed in Wynberg court 'was taxi driver on charges of murder'

The man shot inside the Wynberg magistrate’s court on Tuesday has been identified as a former taxi association member operating in Vrygrond, Cape ...
News
1 month ago

IN PICS | MEC Diale-Tlabela leads march against taxi violence in Soweto

She intends shutting down taxi ranks for six months if the violence continues
News
1 month ago

EDITORIAL | Time to tackle taxi-related violence head-on

Several taxi organisations have lost members to violence and even innocent bystanders are getting caught in the crossfire
Opinion & Analysis
1 month ago

New taxi patrol terror

A group of employees were pulled out of their pre-arranged transport by armed men wearing taxi association reflector jackets and left stranded on the ...
News
1 month ago

Taxi violence stalks Katlehong

A wave of deadly violence has swept through Palm Ridge and Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, leaving 18 people dead in one month.
News
2 months ago
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.

Most read

  1. 'A white advocate would not have the gall': judge slams counsel who asked for ... South Africa
  2. Ramaphosa tells 'gum-chewing' Nkabane to explain her behaviour in parliamentary ... South Africa
  3. Former traffic cop who shot dead wife's boyfriend sentenced to 12 years South Africa
  4. Trump bans nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns World
  5. Blogger Mann will not be silenced on Two Oceans Marathon matter: court South Africa

Latest Videos

Trump Rips Elon Musk — "Another Bullsh*t Artist"
Petrobras: fuelling the future or stuck in the past? | FT Film