On Wednesday‚ the court found Hamid and Diedericks — now 18 and 19 respectively — guilty of murder‚ robbery‚ possession of an illegal firearm‚ possession of illegal ammunition‚ and gang related charges falling under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
Andrews‚ 39‚ was found guilty of possessing illegal firearms and ammunition.
Western Cape police spokesman Captain FC van Wyk said the case was postponed until July 19 for a probation officer’s report.
“The thorough investigation of crime and the bringing of perpetrators before court are crucial in the efforts of the SAPS to ensure convictions. This was again confirmed by the guilty finding in a murder case which was investigated by Nyanga detectives‚” said Van Wyk.
Metrorail spokeswoman Riana Scott said the company welcomed the guilty verdicts. "[We] trust that the sentencing will send out a clear message that crime will not be tolerated‚" she said.