KZN farmer (69) convicted of murder and attempted murder at funeral
The man will appear in court in October for pre-sentencing proceedings, after shooting at a funeral procession at a homestead on his farm a few years ago.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court convicted Edward Philip Walter Solomon (69) for murder and attempted murder after shooting at a funeral procession in December 2017 on his farm in the Cramond area near New Hanover.
Solomon lived on the farm, along with the deceased, Mothi Ngubane and the complainant, Mondli Lembede. Ngubane and Lembede lived on a homestead on the same property.
On the day of the incident, Ngubane and Lembede were part of a funeral procession at the homestead when Solomon interrupted and asked mourners to leave the area.
When they refused to do so, he fired a shot, injuring Lembede and killing Ngubane. He then fled to his house.
Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, the NPA’s regional spokesperson, said the matter was postponed to October 3 for pre-sentencing reports.
Solomon’s bail was cancelled and he will remain in custody.
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