More than four years after little Emaan Solomons from Ocean View was shot and killed, her alleged attackers will finally go on trial in September this year.
This was revealed at the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday as Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks returned to court.
The duo are accused of shooting the seven-year-old meisie in front of her home during a gang shootout on 25 February 2020. The two appeared before Judge Andre le Grange, where it was revealed that the trial would now go ahead from 2-19 September.
The two alleged members of the Junky Funky Kids gang are charged with the murder of Emaan, who was shot in her chest and hand while playing in the front yard of her home in Libra Street.
The death of the meisie sparked an uproar among residents who during a vigil, burnt five houses they believed were owned by merchants.
The duo were allegedly trying to shoot members of a rival gang at the time and face one charge of murder, three counts of attempted murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
Speaking to the Daily Voice, Emaan’s dad Azmir said they are relieved things are finally moving forward after several delays.
Azmir says: “The trial will run until 19 September on the day Emaan would have turned 12 years old. We just want justice so we can heal.”
mahira.duval@inl.co.za