Wynberg

A tragic scene unfolded near Wynberg Magistrate’s Court when a woman was fatally shot, possibly for being a witness to a crime. The gunman is circled in red. Image: Screenshot from video.

Woman killed outside Wynberg court also faced murder charge

The woman shot dead outside Wynberg court was an accused person in a murder case, said the NPA. Three suspects appeared in the same court on Monday for the killing.

Wynberg

A tragic scene unfolded near Wynberg Magistrate’s Court when a woman was fatally shot, possibly for being a witness to a crime. The gunman is circled in red. Image: Screenshot from video.

Three men appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 June, in connection with the murder of a woman near the same court.

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The suspects face charges of murder, attempted murder, illegal possession of a firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition.

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the case was postponed to 13 June to allow one of the accused to appoint a lawyer.

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As previously reported, the alleged murder took place on Thursday, 25 May. The victim was shot dead after leaving the court and heading to the taxi rank. The incident was captured on CCTV, footage that went viral on social media last week.

After the murder, there were widespread reports that the deceased was a state witness. Western Cape Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Nicolette Bell, clarified that the woman was not a witness but an accused person in a murder case.

News24 reported that the deceased, Christine Gumera, was charged with murder and was on the verge of turning State witness when she was gunned down.

According to the report, two of the accused allegedly sat in on Gumera’s case on the day of the shooting. The suspects allegedly called the third accused and told him what Gumera looked like.

The gunmen fired two shots. One fatally injured the woman and another hit a car passing by, hence the attempted murder charge.

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“At the time of her death, she was not a witness but an accused person who appeared in a murder matter. The NPA regards the safety of all witnesses, its staff, court personnel, and all persons who appear in a court of paramount importance. To this end, a voluntary witness protection service is available to witnesses,” said Bell.

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