Six men appeared in court for Luke Fleurs brutal murder. Images: Instagram/LukeFleurs/X/KaizerChiefs
Six accused in court for Luke Fleurs brutal murder
A group of six men appeared in court for the brutal murder of Kaizer Chiefs Football Club’s player, Luke Fleurs.
Six men appeared in court for Luke Fleurs brutal murder. Images: Instagram/LukeFleurs/X/KaizerChiefs
The six men accused of brutally murdering Kaizer Chiefs Football Club’s player, Luke Fleurs, appeared in court on Friday.
THE SIX MEN APPEARED IN THE ROODEPOORT MAGISTRATE’S COURT
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Regional Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane provided a list names of the six men:
- NdumisoMoswane (26),
- Fernando Sive (25),
- Nhlakanipho Dlamini (21),
- Franky Xaba (25),
- Maredi Mphahlele (36),
- Thembinkosi Hlomikhawu (31).
They were all arrested in Slovoville on 10 April 2024.
A hijacking resulted in the shooting and killing of Luke Fleurs
The South African Police Service’s Provincial Investigating Unit tracked down Fleurs’ vehicle, which was hijacked in Honeydew on 03 April, based on information they received.
Two armed men allegedly approached Fleurs and his three friends at a filling station after alighting from a BMW.
HE FOUGHT BACK WHEN THE ARMED MEN SHOT HIM
The attack happened while his friends were inside the shop at the filling station.
“They removed Fleurs and another occupant from his vehicle and immediately occupied the vehicle. As they were driving off, Fleurs tried to grab the door and one of the alleged hijackers then fired at him.”
THE SIX FACE SEVERAL CHARGES, INCLUDING MURDER
Mjonondwane stated that authorities charged the six individuals with murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of firearms, possession of ammunition, and defeating the ends of justice.
“The case was postponed to 19 April for the accused to apply for legal representation with Legal Aid South Africa and investigations for the bail hearing.”
According to reports the state will oppose bail.
Meanwhile, loved ones of Luke shared their pain and grief on social media.
THE STATE WILL OPPOSE BAIL FOR THE ACCUSED SIX MEN
The soccer player’s sister, Sydni Fleurs, and girlfriend, Lailaa Craayenstein, expressed their anguish and pain of the devastating loss.
Sydni shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of her brother getting out of his fiery red whip which he bought in October last year when he joined Kaizer Chiefs after his stint at SuperSport United.
“I hate this car. I hate this life. I hate everything man,”
she said.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR LUKE WAS HELD ON THURSDAY
Meanwhile, a memorial service for Luke Fleurs was held at FNB Stadium on Thursday.
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Junior has indicated that the club will retire the number 26 jersey worn by Luke.
Speaking at a memorial service on Thursday Motaung Junior spoke of the void left by the defender.
“Last week was one of the toughest weeks we’ve had as Kaizer Chiefs football Club, losing a team member, a brother, a friend and a son in a way that we did has been really difficult for this team,”
Motaung Junior said.
