Five accused in Mooinooi murder stands trial

Mooinooi – The trial of the five suspects accused of murdering Joey and Anisha van Niekerk, started on Monday 19 August.

During the three-week trial, various witnesses and experts testified about the events that transpired leading up to the murder of the two women.

Initially, eight people were arrested in connection with the case but three have since turned state witnesses. One state witness, Wilhelm Loubser, died in a motorcycle accident on 3 November 2018.
The murdered couple went missing on 10 December 2017 after leaving their home in Mooinooi to make arrangements for Joey’s father’s funeral.

They were kidnapped, raped and killed, their bodies soaked in acid and burned beyond recognition.

The burned-out shell of their vehicle was found on 16 December 2017 in the Magaliesburg area.

The case will continue in November.