20-year-old NC man sentenced to 12 years for killing cousin over R10 – SABC News
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars by the Upington Magistrate’s Court in the Northern Cape for the murder of his 15-year-old cousin.
The incident happened on New Year’s Eve when cousins, Geraldo Filander and Calvin Brouw, fought over R10.
Police Spokesperson Omphile Masegela confirmed that the accused Filander stabbed Brouw and fled the scene.
He was arrested on the following day and was later released on bail.
#sapsNC 22yr-old Murderer sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for January 2025 murder of a 15yr-old boy in Upington.
The Acting District Commissioner of ZF Mgcawu, Brig Peet Coetzee, applauded Sgt Bahedile Nkwadipo for the meticulous investigation and swift conviction of the… pic.twitter.com/4FSReW9KFi
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