The case against a 16-year-old implicated in an attack on three Democratic Alliance Members of Parliament (MPs), has been postponed to August 28 for a formal bail application.

He faces a charge of attempted robbery with aggravating circumstances.

A second suspect, Lisolethu Klaas, 18, appeared in absentia as he is in hospital.

“He has been notified of the postponement date and may appear in court as soon as he is discharged from hospital. More charges are likely to be added as the investigation continues,” said National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in the Western Cape, Eric Ntabazalila.

Earlier this week, IOL reported that Ian Cameron, Nicholas Gotsell and Lisa Schickerling were on their way back from an oversight to the police training college in Philippi, when the incident happened.

According to a statement from Democratic Alliance, Gotsell was hospitalised, but is not in a critical condition.

“Cameron sustained minor injuries. Cameron was able to act quickly and in self-defence to prevent further injury to any of them,” said the DA’s George Michalakis.

Arrests

According to police, a 16-year-old was arrested in Browns Farm.

“The first suspect, an 18-year-old male was apprehended on Tuesday evening as he sought medical assistance at a facility in Lentegeur. It is believed he was shot during the attack on the three victims when one of the vehicle occupants allegedly fired a shot in response to the attack. He is currently under police guard in hospital,” said Brigadier Novela Potelwa.

The pair face charges of attempted murder and attempted hijacking.

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