Wynberg court shooting case transferred to Western Cape High Court

The case of five accused linked to the brazen shooting inside the Wynberg Magistrates Court has been transferred to the Western Cape High Court.

Shireen Matthews, Abubaker Adams, Brian Booysen, Wanay Farao, and Vuiyasani Zengethwa made their final appearance in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

The matter has been postponed to 29 May.

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The accused are alleged to have orchestrated the hit on Vrygrond taxi operator Dingalomoya Chintso in April 2025.

Matthews is accused of being the mastermind behind the hit on Chintso.

Booysen allegedly organised the firearms used in the attack, while Farao is accused of smuggling the weapons into the court building.

Adams and Zengethwa are believed to have carried out the shooting.

The alleged Junky Funky Kids gang members face charges including murder, premeditated murder, and other gang-related offences.