The teen arrested in connection with the mass shooting at a tavern in the Marikana informal settlement in Phillipi East earlier this month, made his second court appearance in Athlone Magistrates Court on Monday.
The 19-year-old Bheki Manxiwa is charged with nine counts of murder, attempted murder and two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
This comes after three armed men entered a tavern while it was operating just before midnight and opened fire on patrons.
Eight people, including the tavern owner, were fatally shot. Two other males sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital for medical treatment. One of the injured victims later died in hospital.
During his court appearance, Manxiwa told the court that he had abandoned his right to apply for bail.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority in the Western Cape’s spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila, the State intends to add more charges against the teen after investigations reveal that he was part of a gang that is in conflict over extortion-related matters.
The State informed the court that it is going to Poca charges as investigations have revealed that he is part of a gang, the 2Cs, who are in conflict with another gang from the Marcus Harvety area over extortion,” added Ntabazalila
Manxiwa’s case has been postponed until 16 April for further investigation.
