Milosh Basson (35), accused of killing 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on six charges — including murder, four counts of attempted murder and possession of an illegal firearm. A Kensington man accused of murdering 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell on Saturday, has made his first appearance in court. The 14-year-old school girl was gunned down in front of her house on Saturday in Lugmag Street, Factreton.
Alnika and two of her friends were watching learners celebrate their matric farewells when she was hit by a stray bullet and ran inside her yard where she collapsed and passed away. Milosh Basson, 35, was arrested on Monday in a squatter camp in Royal Road, Maitland and is now facing six charges, one charge for murder, four attempted murder charges and the possession of an unlicensed firearm. Basson, who appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court, will remain in custody as the matter has been postponed to December 18 in order for him to appoint a private attorney. The public gallery inside of the courtroom and outside, was filled with family and residents who came out in numbers to oppose bail.
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