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
Jayde Panayiotou
No more bail for serious crimes committed
Good Morning All, Before you ignore this message I would like you to take a moment and imagine that Jayde Panayiotou was your daughter or sister. Now that I have got your attention we would like you to join us at the New Law Courts today to show our Justice System that we as South Africans have had enough of crime. Daily about 43, monthly 1280 and annually 14 450 people are murdered in South Africa, you or a loved one could be next. Lets unite against bail for serious crimes committed. … [Read more...] about No more bail for serious crimes committed
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
Thando Siyoli appears in court in connection with Jayde murder
Port Elizabeth - The first man arrested for his involvement in the murder of Jayde Panayiotou made another brief appearance in court on Thursday morning. No photographers were allowed in court when Thando Siyoli, 31, appeared in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court. This is in contrast to the previous appearances of the two other suspects in the case, Jayde's 28-year-old husband Christopher Panayiotou, and 30-year-old Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, earlier in the week, where photographers were … [Read more...] about Thando Siyoli appears in court in connection with Jayde murder
Teacher Murder suspect to appear in court today
Port Elizabeth - One of the men arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Thursday. Thando Siyoli, 31, appeared in the same court last Thursday. The teacher's husband Christopher Panayiotou, 28, and Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, also appeared separately for the same matter. Christopher Panayiotou appeared on Monday, where he was told he faced charges of kidnapping, robbery and murder, as well as conspiracy to … [Read more...] about Teacher Murder suspect to appear in court today
Teacher Murder suspect says he was ‘beaten’
Port Elizabeth - A third suspect who appeared in court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou, claimed his swollen right eye was due to a police beating. Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, appeared briefly before magistrate Jan van der Westhuizen in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates Court. Vumazonke, who did not have legal representation, was arrested on Sunday in New Brighton. He appeared wearing a blue jacket and jeans, with his right eye visibly swollen. When asked … [Read more...] about Teacher Murder suspect says he was ‘beaten’
Third murder suspect to appear today
Port Elizabeth - A third person arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Brigadier Marinda Mills confirmed the man was arrested in New Brighton on Sunday. The news followed the appearance of Panayiotou's husband in the same court on Monday morning. Christopher Panayiotou, 28, made a brief appearance and was told he faced charges of kidnapping, robbery and murder, as well as conspiracy to kill his … [Read more...] about Third murder suspect to appear today
3rd Suspect in Jayde Panayiotou murder arrested in New Brighton
Port Elizabeth- A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou, Eastern Cape police confirmed on Monday. Brigadier Marinda Mills confirmed the man was arrested in New Brighton on Sunday and would appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. The news followed the appearance of Jayde Panayiotou's husband, Christopher in the same court on Monday morning. Christopher Panayiotou, 28, made a brief appearance and was told he faced … [Read more...] about 3rd Suspect in Jayde Panayiotou murder arrested in New Brighton
“Mr Zuma, we’ve had ENOUGH”
Port Elizabeth - A group of people protested outside the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Monday ahead of the appearance of a family member linked to the abduction and killing of teacher Jayde Panayiotou. Members of the DA Women’s Network (DAWN) held up placards calling for justice, stating: “Justice for Jayde” and “DA stands for justice”. Celeste Barker, an MPL, said DAWN was present to show solidarity with the victim’s family. Another bystander held up a board calling for no bail … [Read more...] about “Mr Zuma, we’ve had ENOUGH”
Christopher Panayiotou not ‘good with words’
Jayde Panayiotou's husband has claimed that he is not good with words and that is why he googled his eulogy for her funeral, Netwerk24 reported on Monday. Christopher Panayiotou's lawyer Alwyn Griebenow asked him during the weekend about the eulogy after reports surfaced that parts of the eulogy he delivered at his wife's funeral relied heavily on another one available online. Griebenow said Christopher explained to him that he was not good with words and every time he had to talk in front … [Read more...] about Christopher Panayiotou not ‘good with words’
Second accused in Jayde Panayiotou murder to appear in court today
The second of two men arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of teacher Jayde Panayiotou is expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday. The other man, Thando Siyoli, 31, appeared in the same court on Thursday. The second arrested man, aged 28, is a close family member whose name is known to News24, but cannot be named until he appears in court. Panayiotou, a teacher at Riebeeck College Girls' High School in Uitenhage, was abducted outside her … [Read more...] about Second accused in Jayde Panayiotou murder to appear in court today
Two arrested in Jayde Panayiotou murder case
SAPS media statement: A major breakthrough in the Jayde Panayiotou murder investigation. https://youtu.be/BAl_a_E2kjw Eastern Cape detective head Brigadier Gary McLaren and police spokeswoman Brigadier Marinda Mills said two men, aged 31 and 28, were arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of Panayiotou. Creator: TheHerald Pe Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by … [Read more...] about Two arrested in Jayde Panayiotou murder case
Missing PE teacher’s body found: senseless and violent crime must end
Dear MyPE On behalf of the DA in the Eastern Cape I want to express my horror and total outrage at the senseless killing of Port Elizabeth Grade 7 teacher Jayde Panayiotou, who was abducted outside her home yesterday while waiting for her lift to work. Our country is in a crisis. By killing teachers, who are trying to impart quality education to our children, we are killing the future. It is time that the political leadership, civil society and the religious fraternity come together … [Read more...] about Missing PE teacher’s body found: senseless and violent crime must end
