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Men shot in head ‘did not die immediately’, court hears

Theherald · · 549 words · By Msindisi Fengu
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“The two victims shot in the head during a shooting spree inside their shack did not die immediately.”
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Multiple web search results report the specific detail that the victims shot in the head did not die immediately, citing testimony from the court.
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web search NEUTRAL — Both victims were shot in the head. A third victim's car was shot too but, the driver escaped injury.“Jakhari told (the witness) that he did not care. Jakhari made a statement how (the victim) insulte…
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web search NEUTRAL — The two victims shot in the head during a shooting spree inside their shack did not die immediately.
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-04-24-men-shot-in-head…
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web search NEUTRAL — Most people assume a shot to the head means instant death, but that's not always true.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQQMF8ibxVw
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“Western Cape department of health forensic pathologist Dr Tristan Sam told the Gqeberha high court on Friday that a postmortem showed that they succumbed to their injuries a short while later.”
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Two distinct web search results confirm that forensic pathologist Dr. Tristan Sam testified in the Gqeberha high court regarding the postmortem findings that the victims succumbed to their injuries shortly after being shot.
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web search NEUTRAL — Western Cape department of health forensic pathologist Dr Tristan Sam told the Gqeberha high court on Friday that a postmortem showed that they succumbed to their injuries a short while later.
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-04-24-men-shot-in-head…
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“Sam was testifying for the state against Siphelele Ntisana, who faces two counts of murder and three of attempted murder, among other charges.”
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The claim specifies Dr. Sam testifying for the state against Siphelele Ntisana with specific charges. While the context of Sam testifying and Ntisana facing charges is present in the search results, the specific combination of 'testifying for the state against Siphelele Ntisana' with the exact charges mentioned is only strongly implied by the context of the search results, making it difficult to corroborate across multiple independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Twenty-five-year-old Ramona Grant of Sioux City faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a disturbance on Sunday, April 19.
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web search NEUTRAL — charges of second-degree burglary, aggravated assault and kidnapping.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/crime/
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“Ntisana and another suspect allegedly opened fire inside a shack during a robbery in Mkwenkhwe Street, KwaDwesi Extension, in the early hours of December 22 2024.”
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The details regarding the alleged robbery, location (Mkwenkhwe Street, KwaDwesi Extension), and date (December 22, 2024) are specific to the context provided by the search results, but no other independent sources corroborate this precise sequence of events.
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web search NEUTRAL — It is alleged that at approximately 12:15am, six unknown suspects forcefully entered the front door of a residence in Gumede Street, Kwadwesi Extension. One was armed with a firearm, while another was…
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web search NEUTRAL — A suspect who allegedly tried to rob a Norco liquor store with three others, and ended up getting shot by the store owner with a shotgun, was denied a home detention request by a judge Monday.
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“There were five occupants inside the shack at the time.”
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The claim states there were five occupants inside the shack. This detail is mentioned in the context of the search results but is not independently corroborated by a second source.
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web search NEUTRAL — It could be months before investigators release a full report into the causes of the crash. According to India’s aviation rules, a preliminary report had to be released within 30 days of the incident.
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web search NEUTRAL — 7. There is a toaster behind the timer.There is a chair in front of the fridge. There is a ker between the cupboards. → Здесь подходит слово forker.
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“Siyabulela Plaatjies, 36, and Bulelani Peter, 28, were killed.”
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The names Siyabulela Plaatjies and Bulelani Peter are mentioned in the context of the incident. While one name appears in a search result, the specific details (ages 36 and 28) and the confirmation of both individuals being killed are only supported by the provided evidence set, lacking independent corroboration.
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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://www.facebook.com/siyabulela.plaatjie.50/
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“The second suspect, according to investigating officer Sgt Nigel Wright, was gunned down in Motherwell in January 2025 by an unknown assailant in a suspected gang-related incident.”
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Two separate web search results confirm that a second suspect was shot in Motherwell in January 2025 by an unknown assailant in a suspected gang-related incident, referencing Sgt Nigel Wright's testimony.
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web search NEUTRAL — The second suspect, according to investigating officer Sgt Nigel Wright, was gunned down in Motherwell in January 2025 by an unknown assailant in a suspected gang-related incident. Siphelele Ntisana, …
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-04-24-men-shot-in-head…
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web search NEUTRAL — Motherwell shooting: Here’s what police revealed. Police spokesperson Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa confirmed that the attack occurred at approximately 18:30 on Khalendula Street when three armed suspects …
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“Sam, who worked at the New Brighton mortuary at the time, had performed the autopsy on the two victims.”
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The claim specifies Dr. Sam worked at the New Brighton mortuary. While Dr. Sam's involvement in the autopsy is reported, the specific detail about his workplace (New Brighton mortuary) is only present in the context of the search results and lacks independent confirmation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Silent Witness is a British crime drama television series produced by the BBC that focuses on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes. The series was created …
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“He said there was slight swelling to their brains, which showed that they had continued to live for some time before eventually succumbing to their injuries.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references to support the claim regarding slight swelling to the brains indicating a prolonged period of life.
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“Sam said the bullet had pierced Plaatjies’ skull and damaged the soft tissue inside his head, spinal cord, tongue and parts of his respiratory organs, including his trachea and lungs.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references to support the detailed description of the bullet's path through Plaatjies' skull, spinal cord, etc.
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“Plaatjies, he said, had suffered bleeding on the brain: “One projectile [bullet] was retrieved from his body,” Sam said.”
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“He said the shooter must have been standing at a distance when they shot Plaatjies on the right side of his head. This was evident by the lack of gun powder residue.”
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“A fragment of the bullet was found embedded in his lower jaw.”
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“State advocate Dail Andrews said witnesses had testified that there was no struggle during the shooting incident.”
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“Sam said Peter, meanwhile, was shot twice — first in the wrist and then in the top right-hand side of his head.”
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“The bullet exited through his left cheek.”
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“It appeared as if both deceased were initially seated during the shooting.”
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“Sam said the bullet fractured Peter’s skull, causing internal bleeding and blood clots.”
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“He said there was blood in his mouth, nose and some of his respiratory organs”
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“Andrews said evidence had been led that the accused forced their way into the shack and opened fire.”
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“Sam said the bullet fractured Peter’s skull, causing internal bleeding and blood clots.”
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“He said there was blood in his mouth, nose and some of his respiratory organs.”
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““Both lungs were congested with blood,” he said.”
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“Asked if the shot to the wrist signified that he had tried to shield himself, Sam said this was possible.”
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“Sam said there was alcohol present in both victims’ blood.”
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“Andrews also said evidence had been led that the deceased were smoking cigarettes, marijuana and mandrax at the time.”
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“Sam, however, said he could not comment on the alleged drug use, though it was possible.”
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“During the same attack, Aphiwe George, Xola Kuse, and Mandla Matshaya managed to survive, but were severely injured and now struggle to perform simple, everyday tasks.”
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“Ntisana also faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.”
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“He pleaded not guilty.”
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