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IN PICTURES | Solidarity for Nateniel Julies on the Cape Flats as two police officers appear in court for murder

By Staff Reporter - 31 August 2020 - 06:45
The death of 16-year old Nathaniel Julies prompted Cape Flats resident Cameron du Plessis and other residents to take to the streets to pay tribute to the teenager, on August 30 2020 who was was allegedly gunned down by SAPS members in Eldorado Park, Johaneesburg.
The death of 16-year old Nathaniel Julies prompted Cape Flats resident Cameron du Plessis and other residents to take to the streets to pay tribute to the teenager, on August 30 2020 who was was allegedly gunned down by SAPS members in Eldorado Park, Johaneesburg.
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Two police officers who stand accused of killing 16-year-old Nateniel Julies are expected to appear in the Protea magistrate's court on Monday.

Watchdog body the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) confirmed on Friday night that the two officers had been arrested and would be charged with murder when they made their first appearance in court.

Julies, who had Down syndrome, was killed in Eldorado Park on Wednesday when, according to reports, he allegedly failed to respond to police questioning. His family said he was at a tuck shop buying biscuits. He was seemingly loaded into the back of a police van, where he died.

16-year-old Nathaniel Julies was shot and killed in Eldorado Park, allegedly by a police officer, on August 26 2020. His family and the community were left devastated. Police minister Bheki Cele paid his respects to the family and addressed the angry community on August 28 2020.

Cape flats residents in the Western Cape paid tribute to slain teen Nathaniel Julies on August 30 2020.
Cape flats residents in the Western Cape paid tribute to slain teen Nathaniel Julies on August 30 2020.
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Residents of the Cape Flats took to the streets to send condolences to the family of slain teenager Nathaniel Julies on August 30 2020.
Residents of the Cape Flats took to the streets to send condolences to the family of slain teenager Nathaniel Julies on August 30 2020.
Image: Esa Alexander
The death od Nathaniel Julies sent shock waves across SA, with citizens calling for action against the SAPS members who allegedly gunned him down.
The death od Nathaniel Julies sent shock waves across SA, with citizens calling for action against the SAPS members who allegedly gunned him down.
Image: Esa Alexander
South Africans are not happy with SAPS and government after the death of 16-year old Nathaniel Julies was gunned down by SAPS members in Eldorado Park.
South Africans are not happy with SAPS and government after the death of 16-year old Nathaniel Julies was gunned down by SAPS members in Eldorado Park.
Image: Esa Alexander

His death sparked outrage and triggered protests in the area.

Gauteng premier David Makhura said last week that Julies was killed in the crossfire of a shoot-out between police and a gang in the area.

“The boy, who was disabled, was allegedly caught in the crossfire between a gang and the SA Police Service on Wednesday. I am very disturbed about the events that led to the passing of an innocent boy,” Makhura said.

Police minister Bheki Cele said during a visit to Julies' family that should any police officer be found responsible for the murder, they will be dealt with like any ordinary South African.

The death of slain teen Nathaniel Julies saw Cape Flats residents take the streets to pay tribute to the 16-year old after he was allegedly gunned down by SAPS.
The death of slain teen Nathaniel Julies saw Cape Flats residents take the streets to pay tribute to the 16-year old after he was allegedly gunned down by SAPS.
Image: Esa Alexander

In a statement on Friday night, Ipid spokesperson Ndileka Cola said the arrests of the officers came “after careful consideration of the evidence at hand”.

“The pair will be charged with murder and possibly defeating the ends of justice. The two SAPS members are attached to the Eldorado Park crime prevention unit,” said Cola.

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