The trial of six men accused of hijacking and murdering Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs was postponed to January 21 in the High Court sitting at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Ekurhuleni.

The six accused, Ndumiso Mswane (26), Fernando Sive (25), Nhlakanipho Dlamini (21), Franky Xaba (25), Maredi Mphahlele (36), and Thembinkosi Hlomikhawu, were arrested in Slovoville, Soweto, on April 10, 2024, after the Provincial Investigating Unit and police received information that Fleurs was murdered at a petrol station in Constantia Kloof on April 3.

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The brief appearance last week, Friday, November 14, ended quickly after the court was informed that one of the defence attorneys was unavailable, causing yet another delay in the case.

The accused faces multiple charges, including robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Their matter has now been rolled over to early next year, when the High Court is expected to begin hearing evidence.