Three cops convicted over Eldorado Park teen Nathaniel Julies’ murder
The officers will return to court on 11 November for pre-sentencing proceedings following the High Court ruling.
Three police officers have been convicted in connection with the fatal shooting of Nathaniel Julies, a 16-year-old with Down syndrome, in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg in August 2020. The Gauteng Division of the High Court found Constable Caylene Whiteboy guilty of murder and defeating the ends of justice, while Sergeant Simon Ndyalvane and Detective Voster Netshiongolo were convicted of murder, unlawful possession of ammunition, defeating the ends of justice, and perjury.
The court ruled that Whiteboy fired the fatal shot and that Netshiongolo planted ammunition at the scene and fabricated a version of events suggesting that Nathaniel had been caught in a crossfire involving unknown individuals. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the convictions, stating that the murder convictions represent an important step towards accountability for Nathaniel's death and reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law.
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