Port Elizabeth - Magistrate Abigail Beeton is expected to announce her decision on whether or not murder-accused Christopher Panayiotou will be granted bail today at the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court. Panayiotou, 28, is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder of his wife Jayde on April 21. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder‚ kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances and defeating the ends of justice. Thando Siyoli‚ 31‚ and Sizwezakhe … [Read more...] about Panayiotou bail application decision today
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Panayiotou takes sole possession of Lovemore Heights home
Port Elizabeth - While Christopher Panayiotou was still in custody last week Monday, subjected to the "horrific" conditions and "bad food" at the St Albans prison, he has become the new owner of a luxury home. The "dream house" that Christopher, 28, bought for him and murdered wife Jayde, was transfererred to his name last week. Riaan Meyer, the previous owner of the luxury home - which boasts four bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms and lavish entertainment areas - told Rapport he and his wife got the … [Read more...] about Panayiotou takes sole possession of Lovemore Heights home
Inggs face Panayiotou
Port Elizabeth - It was an emotional day in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday for Michelle Inggs, mother of murdered Jayde Panayiotou, and Toni Inggs, Jayde's younger sister, reported Netwerk24 on Thursday. The Inggs appeared in court for Christopher Panayiotou’s bail hearing for the first time since he was arrested on April 30. Although there was space in the front row of benches for family members, Michelle and Toni sat in the second row, behind the Panayiotou … [Read more...] about Inggs face Panayiotou
Back to St Albans for Panayiotou
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou will have to spend another weekend in the St Albans holding cells as he waits for the outcome of his bail application. Magistrate Abigail Beeton on Wednesday postpones the case to June 4, when she will hand down her judgment on whether Panayiotou would be granted bail. Panayiotou, 28, is accused of being the master-mind behind the murder of his wife Jayde on April 21 this year. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder‚ kidnapping, … [Read more...] about Back to St Albans for Panayiotou
Panayiotou bail hearing adjourned
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou’s bail application was adjourned in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning after a request by the defence. His lawyer Terry Price asked for a brief adjournment because he had received an affidavit from the State at a late stage. Magistrate Abigail Beeton adjourned until 11:15. Before adjourning, she raised a point about the media. She said she had been informed that complaints had been lodged against certain media, … [Read more...] about Panayiotou bail hearing adjourned
Christopher Panayiotou bail application resumes
Port Elizabeth - The parents of 28-year-old Christopher Panayiotou, who is accused of killing his wife Jayde, arrived at the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning, where his bail application continued. They waited with journalists and curious members of the public who were jostling for a spot closest to the door. Panayiotou’s attorney Alwyn Griebenow arrived around 09:00 and was seen chatting with some of his client’s family, including his father, a short distance down the … [Read more...] about Christopher Panayiotou bail application resumes
From Stellen Glen to Rooihoogte – the final moments
Port Elizabeth – Much loved Riebeek College teacher Jayde Panayitou’s final moments have come to light during the bail application of her husband, Christopher Panayiotou, who stands accused of having organised her murder. Panayiotou‚ 28‚ faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder‚ kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances and defeating the ends of justice. Thando Siyoli‚ 31‚ and Sizwezakhe Vumazonke‚ 30‚ are Panayiotou’s co-accused. Entering evidence on why Panayiotou … [Read more...] about From Stellen Glen to Rooihoogte – the final moments
Affair and Debt led to murder
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou killed his wife Jayde to stop getting further into debt as he was trying to keep his mistress happy, a Port Elizabeth magistrate’s court heard on Thursday. “The motive for killing the deceased is actually very simple,” investigating officer Lieutenant Rhynhardt Swanepoel said in affidavit, read to the court by prosecutor Marius Stander. “The applicant was in financial difficulty. He hardly managed to keep head above water. He was now in the process … [Read more...] about Affair and Debt led to murder
Panayiotou was apparently eager to have his wife killed before the holidays
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou was eager to kill his teacher wife and her hitmen had several dry runs before the actual murder, the court heard on Thursday. The Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court was given chilling details about a plan to kill Jayde Panayiotou, allegedly master-minded by her husband Christopher. State prosecutor Marius Stander started reading investigating officer Rhynhardt (Kanna) Swanepoel's affidavit into the record during Panayiotou's bail application, exactly … [Read more...] about Panayiotou was apparently eager to have his wife killed before the holidays
Panayiotou relationship confirmed
Christopher Panayiotou, accused of master-minding the murder of his wife Jayde, had an on and off relationship with his employee Chanelle Coutts. This was according to his lawyer Alwyn Griebenow on Wednesday, Netwerk24 reported. On speculation that Coutts could be pregnant, Griebenow said: "If she is pregnant Christopher is not aware of it." Coutts's lawyer, Danie Coutts, dismissed the rumours of pregnancy and tests as "absurd". Coutts, the personnel manager at the OK Grocer in Algoa … [Read more...] about Panayiotou relationship confirmed
Frustration as Magistrate postpones Panayiotou matter
Port Elizabeth - The matter against Christopher Panayiotou, accused of master-minding the murder of his wife Jayde, was postponed on Wednesday following confusion about who would be representing him in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court. Magistrate Abigail Beaton adjourned the matter to Thursday after advocate Theuns Roelofse told the court that advocate Terry Price would resume his duties as Panayiotou's lawyer. He was apparently unable to make it to court on Wednesday morning as he … [Read more...] about Frustration as Magistrate postpones Panayiotou matter
Court Adjourned
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
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
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
