The sentencing of two brothers guilty of attempted murder and two assaults in Phoenix during the 2021 July unrest has been delayed.
Dylan Govender, 29, and his brother Ned, 30, appeared in the Durban high court on Wednesday for sentencing.
Prosecutor advocate SN Mbokazi said he had been advised by the defence that they are not ready to proceed with the sentencing as crucial reports are still outstanding. “The probation report will be ready by July 20 as the officer in charge says she has yet to consult the victims in the matter. She has only consulted the accused. The consultation with the accused was done on June 15,” said Mbokazi.
Defence attorney Carl van der Merwe told the court they were not ready to proceed as they needed time to study the reports.“This is recess for all courts and I should be in bed and relaxing. I come here to finish this matter and this happens. It’s unacceptable,” he said.
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