Skierlik murder trial in Nov
2008-07-14 10:48
Swartruggens - Skierlik murder accused Johan Nel on Monday had his case transferred to the Mmabatho High Court, Mafikeng.
He appeared in Swartuggens Magistrate's Court, where his case was transferred for trial in Mafikeng from November 17 to 21.
Nel was facing four counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder, a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and damage to property.
He allegedly went on a shooting spree in the Skierlik informal settlement in the North West earlier this year. The attack, which was believed to have been racially motivated, left four peopled dead and 12 wounded.
Outside the court, about 100 Swartruggens residents protested.
- SAPA