News / Africa
Riot erupts at courts
02 Feb 2016 at 13:41hrs | Views
ROT reportedly erupted on one of the South Africa's courts.
Daily Sun reported that there was outrage cry of a group of about 100 protestors gathered outside the court in Rouxville, Free State yesterday as two men accused of attacking a local doctor and his wife appeared.
Netwerk24 reported that Benny Cilliers (61) and his wife Cecilia Cilliers (59) were viciously attacked on their farm on Thursday night. The doctor died of his injuries while Cecilia is still fighting for her life in the Bloemfontein Medi Clinic.
Thabang French Jordan (30) and David Ngalekile Zamayo (42) are accused of the evil deed. They are facing charges of murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and vehicle theft.
The horrified protestors – which included members of the ANC Youth League – came to express their support for the Cilliers family and their horror at the cruel attack.
Rouxville resident Lawrence Makhotsa told Netwerk24: "He looked after all his patients with love and care. We loved him. The community is very angry about what happened. We're here today to see what the suspects look like. "
Michael Valashiya, president of the ANC Youth League in Rouxville, said: "We want the family to know that we're firmly behind them. Dr Cilliers and his wife were loving, friendly people. They did not deserve what happened to them."
Resident Thandi Mokoena said: "He was a very good doctor. We're very sad about what happened."
The couple's sons, Hans and Pieter, are struggling to cope with the nightmare. But at least there is some good news about their mum.
Hans said: "The doctor said there's an 80% chance of ‘meaningful recovery'. We're not exactly sure what that means, but we're very happy that it's good news."
The two accused will appear in court again soon.
Daily Sun reported that there was outrage cry of a group of about 100 protestors gathered outside the court in Rouxville, Free State yesterday as two men accused of attacking a local doctor and his wife appeared.
Netwerk24 reported that Benny Cilliers (61) and his wife Cecilia Cilliers (59) were viciously attacked on their farm on Thursday night. The doctor died of his injuries while Cecilia is still fighting for her life in the Bloemfontein Medi Clinic.
Thabang French Jordan (30) and David Ngalekile Zamayo (42) are accused of the evil deed. They are facing charges of murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and vehicle theft.
The horrified protestors – which included members of the ANC Youth League – came to express their support for the Cilliers family and their horror at the cruel attack.
Rouxville resident Lawrence Makhotsa told Netwerk24: "He looked after all his patients with love and care. We loved him. The community is very angry about what happened. We're here today to see what the suspects look like. "
Michael Valashiya, president of the ANC Youth League in Rouxville, said: "We want the family to know that we're firmly behind them. Dr Cilliers and his wife were loving, friendly people. They did not deserve what happened to them."
Resident Thandi Mokoena said: "He was a very good doctor. We're very sad about what happened."
The couple's sons, Hans and Pieter, are struggling to cope with the nightmare. But at least there is some good news about their mum.
Hans said: "The doctor said there's an 80% chance of ‘meaningful recovery'. We're not exactly sure what that means, but we're very happy that it's good news."
The two accused will appear in court again soon.
Source - Daily Sun
