The Trial Of The Man Accused Of Killing Three Relatives To Start In The High Court
Sandile Vaaibooi (34), has made a brief appearance in the Barkly West Magistrate Court, where his matter was transferred to the High Court in Kimberley. The accused is facing three counts of murder, assault as well as malicious property damage. The case was previously adjourned, as the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), had made recommendations that he be sent for evaluation.
That evaluation was to assist the court to determine the state of the accused psychological fitness to stand trial. Sandile is accused of having killed three members of his family, his uncle, his uncle’s partner as well as a cousin.
It is alleged that on 18 March 2022, the accused forcefully entered the home of his uncle, Patrick Vaaibooi and Angelina Kgatlane. The accused began attacking the couple and killing them both. The accused later visited another relative on the other side of town, a member of the South African Police Service, where he attacked him and severely injured him. The victim later died in hospital.
He continued to damage properties and vehicles after attacking his victims. The suspect was later arrested by the members of the Police, in the town of Barkly West, and remains in custody until his first court appearance, on 05 September 2022.
Issued by:
Mojalefa Senokoatsane
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Northern Cape Division
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