ForestHighStabbing 'All we want is a fair judgment, for him to serve the maximum sentence, because it is not the first time something like this happens.'
Daniel Bakwela's mother Antonette Mabiala arrives at court to witness the first court appearance of his alleged killer on Wednesday.A mother in mourning and a scuffle involving alleged gang members marked the first court appearance on Wednesday of the pupil who allegedly killed fellow pupil Daniel Bakwela outside Forest High School in Turffontein, Johannesburg.
Antonette Mabiala, wrapped in a blanket, told TimesLIVE she was not well but was determined to attend the first court appearance of her son's alleged killer.The pupil is facing a charge of murder and two of attempted murder. "God can see what is going on." These words were uttered by Bakwela's family members, who were at court along with his mother, moments after 20-year-old pupil accused of killing him appeared at the Johannesburg magistrate's court.
The pupil cannot be named because he has not pleaded to the charges. He is expected to file for a formal bail application on Thursday.
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