Witness testifies about firearm allegedly linked to 'hit' on Durban businessman
A STATE witness has testified how he was allegedly given a firearm by an accused, that was used in several murders, including a “hit” on Overport businessman Zeyn Moideen.
Sbonelo "Madanon" Wiseman Shangase, 32, and Thalente Mkhize, 36, have been arrested and charged with several counts of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and kidnapping. The incidents, which involve the killing of Durban businessman Zeyn Moideen and Shaheed Moodel, have been merged into one trial. Shangase is also accused of unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
According to the prosecution, Shangase allegedly received a firearm from the accused, and together with him, the pair conspired to kill Moideen on April 30, 2022. On the day of the incident, the pair allegedly lay in wait for Moideen at a sports field in Overport, where his minor son was playing in a soccer tournament. After shooting Moideen multiple times, they fled the scene.
Shangase is also accused of shooting Shaheed Moodel on April 14, 2022. Both murders are alleged to have been premeditated. During testimony, the witness stated that he received the firearm from Shangase two to three weeks before the Cato Manor shootout with police, and that he was involved in the shootout due to an incident involving "them" and the police.
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