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By Sihle Mlambo 
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The two officers charged with murdering 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies, Sergeant Simon Ndyalvane and Sheriff Caylene Whiteboy, briefly appeared in Protea Magistrates Court in Soweto on Monday. Are here.
Johannesburg – The two officers accused of murdering 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies briefly appeared at Protea Magistrates Court in Soweto on Monday.
Wearing sports masks due to Covid-19 regulations and hooded sweatshirts, the faces of the two accused officers, Sergeant Simon Ndyalvane and Agent Caylene Whiteboy, were considerably hidden from media cameras.
The two policemen have been in custody until their request for bail on September 10 after one of the officers arrived in room 10 without legal representation.
They face charges of homicide, firing a firearm in a public place, possession of prohibited ammunition and an attack against the aims of justice.
Nathaniel’s murder sparked angry protests in the Eldorado Park community, with calls for the removal of leadership from the local police station.
The Investigations Directorate of the Independent Police is investigating the matter.
Meanwhile, the National Prosecutor’s Office said on Monday it will oppose the bail.
Speaking outside of court Monday, NPA spokeswoman Phindi Mjonondwane said officers faced a List 6 offense.
Therefore, he said, they will object to bail when they make their second appearance on September 10.
“The matter was postponed and, like the other defendants, they have been given the opportunity to obtain legal representation.
“They will remain in custody until their appearance and we will oppose bail,” he said.
Mjonondwane also said officers were alleged to be in possession of ammunition that was no longer allowed. He said ammunition was banned after Andries Tatane’s murder.
Tatane was allegedly shot and killed by police during a water protest in Ficksburg, Free State in 2011.
Nathaniel Julies was shot and killed last Wednesday night in Eldorado Park.
While there have been allegations that he was shot by mistake, residents claim it was deliberately shot by a child with Down syndrome.
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