Teen charged with Philippi East murders back in court

CAPE TOWN - A teenager is expected to appear in the Athlone magistrate’s court on Monday for a mass shooting in Philippi East.

Nineteen-year-old Bheki Manxiwa faces nine murder charges, an attempted murder charge, and two counts of robbery.

He and two others allegedly shot and killed nine people on 17 January at a Philippi East Tavern.

Police say the attack was related to extortion.

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During his last appearance, the court heard that Manxiwa and his co-accused had been drinking at another location before heading to the Marikana informal settlement.

The National Prosecuting Authority in the Western Cape says Manxiwa faces Schedule 6 offences, with more charges likely to be added.

Police say the search for two outstanding suspects has been expanded across the province.

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