Nathaniel Julies case postponed to December
The family of slain Eldorado Park teen Nathaniel Julies says they want someone to explain to them why the murder case keeps getting postponed.
The three police officers accused of killing the 16-year-old boy in August returned to the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning.
Simon "Scorpion" Ndyalvane, Caylene Whiteboy, and Voster Netshiongolo were all denied bail last month.
They are accused of killing 16-year-old Julies, who had Down Syndrome, near his home last month.
The trio also allegedly tampered with the crime scene.
Family and community members voiced their frustration outside the court after the case was postponed to December for further investigation.
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They said the fact that Whiteboy had already admitted to killing Julies should be enough for the state to secure a conviction.
But National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) spokesperson in Gauteng Phindi Mjonondwane says the matter is not yet ready for trial.
"It was a court-ready matter but not a trial-ready matter.
"These investigations that must be concluded form part of the state's case and it's very important for the state to thoroughly do these investigations so it prepares for a formidable case in front of the court," Mjonondwane explained.
Mjonondwane said while the state has sympathy with the family, investigations cannot be rushed.
The trio will be back in court on December 8.
