The suspect in the murder case of an 8 year old boy Philliano Rooi a 26 year old man Gladwin Steenkamp received 14 years direct imprisonment on count 1 of assault case and a life sentenced in the murder case at Upington high court today, the 13th October 2023. The case of murder against Steenkamp started on Monday this week at Upington high court and he was found gulty yesterday for the sentence. The court heard that the murder took place in Kenhardt on the 30th November 2022. The leaders of the different organizations, family members and members of the community attended the court case and they expressed their feelings outside the court after the 2 sentences that will run concurrently. The leader of the Give Light Foundation in ZF Mgcawu district Ms. Portia Van Wyk says the following - - - - - "Insert" (PORTIA)The chairperson of the Fearless child foundation in Upington Ms. Namangesi Mhlauli says the following - - - - - "Insert" (MHLAULI)The leader of Give Light Foundation in Lennersville Ms. Magrieta Farao says the following - - - - - "Insert" (MAGRIETA)The former social worker in ZF Mgcawu district Ms. Marriam Van Wyk says the following - - - - - "Insert" (SOCIAL INSERT)The father of the deceased child says the following - - - - - "Insert" (FATHER)The mother of the deceased says the following - - - - - "Insert" (MOTHER)The first aunt in the family says the following - - - - - "Insert" (AUNTY ONE)The second aunt in the family says the following - - - - -"Insert" (AUNTY TWO)The third aunty in the family says the following - - - - - "Insert" (AUNTY THREE)
Journalist: Tsosangkgotla Mararang
Email: tsosan@radioriverside.co.za