Port Elizabeth - Court has been adjourned until noon so that Christopher Panayiotou could discuss the issue of his legal representation in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court. This was after State advocate Marius Stander told the court that defence advocate Terry Price would not be representing Panayiotou on Tuesday and would be replaced by advocate Theuns Roelofse. Magistrate Abigail Beaton indicated that she was not happy with the substitution. She said Price had not informed the … [Read more...] about Court Adjourned
Crime
Panayiotou bail hearing underway
Port Elizabeth - The bail application of Christopher Panayiotou got underway just after 10:00 in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. A haggard and pale-looking Panayiotou arrived in court room 26 just before 10:00 dressed in a black suit. He has spent three weeks behind bars. Panayiotou exchanged a few words with his defence attorney Alwyn Griebenow before sitting in the dock, staring resolutely in front of him while the media jostled to get photographs of him. His … [Read more...] about Panayiotou bail hearing underway
Family support for Panayiotou
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou's family filled the front row of the public gallery in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday ahead of the continuation of his bail application. A very strong media contingent also filled a packed court room 26 where his neatly dressed parents were sitting quietly, waiting for Christopher to arrive, who was not there by 09:00. Investigating officer Kanna Swanepoel entered the court at around the same time. Panayiotou is accused of … [Read more...] about Family support for Panayiotou
Alleged mistress, Chanelle Coutts, may testify
Port Elizabeth - A woman who has been linked to murder accused Christopher Panayiotou, Chanelle Coutts, may be called to testify for the State in the upcoming trial. Panayiotou stands accused of conspiring to have his wife, Jayde, murdered and will be appearing in court on Wednesday in connection with his ongoing bail application. Coutts works as an assistant manageress at the Algoa Park OK Grocer, which is run by Panayiotou and which he has a 10% share in. Port Elizabeth lawyer Danie … [Read more...] about Alleged mistress, Chanelle Coutts, may testify
Justice for Jayde
DAWN (DA Women's Network) will picket outside the PE Magistrate's Courts for "Justice for Jayde" on Wednesday 20 May from 09:00 until the hearing starts. We support due process and constitutional democracy and will not rest until all the women of this, our beautiful province, can walk safely in our streets and SA has lost its status as the country with the highest rate of rape in the world and an increasing rate of Femicide. DAWN stands for "Justice for Jayde" and honours the … [Read more...] about Justice for Jayde
Two killed in Helenvale
Port Elizabeth - Two men have been killed in yet another shooting in the northern areas of Nelson Mandela Bay. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Alwin Labans said a man wearing a balaclava fired several shots at a 48-year-old man in Kobus Road, Helenvale, at around 14:30 on Friday. The man, identified as taxi owner Graham Slabbert, was hit multiple times and died at the scene. Labans said 20-year-old Sherwin Cohen, who was standing at a street corner nearby talking to some friends at the … [Read more...] about Two killed in Helenvale
Murdered over Cow Dung
An 80-year-old woman was killed by her 26-year-old grandson after a disagreement over cow dung in Nqancule Village, Ngqamakhwe on Thursday, Eastern Cape police said. "It is believed that the deceased was not happy that the suspect used her dried cow dung [amalongwe] as she was going to use it during the day," police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha said. "The suspect is alleged to have hit the deceased against the wall until she died." The woman's other grandson, 11, who was in the … [Read more...] about Murdered over Cow Dung
Panayiotou to remain in jail until Wednesday
Port Elizabeth - Jayde Panayiotou's husband Christopher, accused of master-minding the beloved teacher's murder, spent Thursday in court complaining about the conditions in holding cells. During his bail application in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court, his lawyer Terry Price said the conditions in the holding cells at St Alban's prison were "despicable" and were against the Constitution and the Correctional Services Act. Before the affidavit for his application for bail was read out, … [Read more...] about Panayiotou to remain in jail until Wednesday
Husband to apply for bail today
Port Elilzabeth - Christopher Panayiotou, the husband of abducted and murdered Port Elizabeth school teach Jayde Panayiotou will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Thursday for an attempt at being released on bail. Jayde Panayiotou, 29, was reported missing after she disappeared while waiting outside their home in Kabeha Park for her lift to Riebeeck Park High School on Tuesday, April 21. She was found dead on the outskirts of the Kwanobuhle township in Uitenhage the … [Read more...] about Husband to apply for bail today
Bedford protester shot and killed
Bedford - A 23-year-old man was allegedly shot and killed by police during violent protest action in Bedford on Tuesday afternoon where a group of protesters turned on the police. Eastern Cape provincial spokesperson, Brigadier Marinda Mills, said the Independent Police Investigative Directorate would be investigating the shooting incident, which took place at about 13:45. Mills said the trouble began when a group of people gathered in front of the Bedford municipality, blocking the road … [Read more...] about Bedford protester shot and killed
Pari Park woman shoots at intruders
Port Elizabeth – A woman who was woken up by the sound of intruders in her home allegedly fired two shots at the men in her passage, police say. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Alwin Lebans said the woman, 39, had been woken up shortly after 03:00 on Tuesday by noises in her Port Elizabeth home. Labans said the woman armed herself and went to investigate. She then came across two men inside her house in Brahms Avenue, Pari Park. “She was in the passageway and the men were coming … [Read more...] about Pari Park woman shoots at intruders
Port Elizabeth’s biggest perlemoen bust
Port Elizabeth – One man has been arrested in what police are describing as the biggest perlemoen bust in Port Elizabeth so far this year. About a ton of perlemoen, fridges and vehicles - with a combined value of R2m - were seized. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Alwin Lebans said members of the Perlemoen Task Team, together with the K9 dog unit and police from the Kabega Park police station, had raided a house in Westering on Tuesday during the early hours. Lebans said police had a … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s biggest perlemoen bust
10 Months is not enough
Oscar Pistorius should do something good with his life once he is released from prison, Reeva Steenkamp’s uncle, Michael Steenkamp, said on Tuesday. “There’s nothing we can do if he’s released,” Steenkamp told News24. “We pray he does something good with his life. We must just carry on with our lives.” This comes after Pistorius’s lawyer Rohan Kruger told the UK Sunday Times newspaper that the athlete could be free from jail in as little as three months’ time. However, the late law … [Read more...] about 10 Months is not enough
NPA to oppose Panayiotou bail application
Port Elizabeth - The husband of murdered teacher Jayde Panayiotou will be applying for bail on Thursday. Christopher Panayiotou's attorney, Alwyn Grievenow, confirmed on Monday that he would be bringing a bail application on behalf of his client. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Velekhaya Mgobhozi, said the NPA will be opposing the bail application. Panayiotou, 28, is one of three people arrested for the murder of his wife. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit … [Read more...] about NPA to oppose Panayiotou bail application
Shot NMB Stadium spectator not involved in scuffle
New Absa Premiership champions Kaizer Chiefs finished their season in style following a 2-0 win against Chippa United in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Unfortunately the celebrations were marred when fans invaded the pitch and one innocent fan was shot dead by a SAPS member involved in a scuffle with two other fans attempting to steal the member's firearm. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has confirmed that they will investigate the shooting incident which … [Read more...] about Shot NMB Stadium spectator not involved in scuffle
