Prosecution in Wynberg court murder case says its has witnesses, video footage placing accused at crime scene
Two of the accused, Shireen Matthews, the alleged mastermind, and Wanay Farao, the alleged gun smuggler, were denied bail.
Murder-accused Shireen Matthews (left), Wanay Farao (right) and three other suspects (middle and far right) appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on 17 July 2025. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN
CAPE TOWN - The prosecution in the fatal shooting case inside the Wynberg Magistrates Court said it had witnesses and video footage placing all five accused in the matter at the crime scene.
Two of the accused, Shireen Matthews, the alleged mastermind, and Wanay Farao, the alleged gun smuggler, were denied bail.
Alleged members of the Junky Funky Kids gang, Abubaker Adams, Brian Booysen, and Vuyisani Zengethwa have chosen not to apply for bail.
During judgment, the court heard that Matthews had a long list of run-ins with the law, dating back to 2011 for theft and fraud.
Magistrate Sharon Mthimunye said that Matthews had previously forfeited bail numerous times by not showing up to court.
Mthimunye also agreed with the State that the pair could not be trusted, as they'd knowingly provided false addresses to the police.
"I therefore am inclined to deal with the State that a likelihood has been established that if both accused were to be released on bail, there's a likelihood that they would evade their trials."
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Two women linked to the brazen fatal shooting at Wynberg Court on April 8 have been denied bail. Shireen Mathews and Wanay Farao are the only accused out of 5 who chose to apply for bail @NtuthuzeloNene pic.twitter.com/m0EIbimzs5