Three former police officers convicted over the 2020 killing of a 16-year-old boy in Eldorado Park were due back in the Gauteng High Court on Wednesday for pre-sentencing proceedings.
The three, who remain on bail, were convicted last month. No sentencing date has been reported.
What they were convicted of
According to reports of the 23 October verdict, former constable Caylene Whiteboy was convicted of murder and defeating the ends of justice. One report says she fired the fatal shot.
Former sergeant Simon Ndyalvane was convicted of murder, unlawful possession of ammunition, defeating the ends of justice and perjury.
Former detective Netshiongolo was convicted of unlawful possession of ammunition and perjury, and was acquitted of being an accessory after the fact to murder. The court also found that the State had not proved that Whiteboy and Ndyalvane planned the killing.
What pre-sentencing involves
Pre-sentencing proceedings come after a conviction and before sentence is passed. The court can hear evidence and argument about the offenders' personal circumstances and the impact of the crime.
The background
The boy was shot in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, in August 2020. Reports of the verdict say the officers also tried to cover up what happened at the scene.
What we do not yet know
- What was decided at Wednesday's hearing.
- When the court will hand down sentence.
- Whether any of the three intends to appeal the convictions.
