POLICE Detective Foster Netshiongolo yesterday made his first court appearance in the Protea Magistrates Court, Soweto, in connection with the killing of Nateniel Julies (16).
He is also facing a charge of accessory after the fact to murder.
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Police officers Simon Ndyalvana and Caylene Whiteboy were arrested last Friday and are facing charges of murder, possession of prohibited ammunition as well as defeating the ends of justice.
Netshiongolo was arrested on Tuesday.
In court, Netshiongolo said he was told at the police station that he was only charged with defeating the ends of justice and possession of prohibited ammunition.
The three suspects will remain in custody until their bail hearing set for next Thursday.
Nateniel, who had Down’s syndrome, was shot and killed last Wednesday outside his home in Eldorado Park.
It’s understood that the implicated police have alleged that Nateniel was involved in a gang fight, which his family has disputed.
The teenager was taken to hospital in a police van where his parents identified his body.
According to Nateniel’s stepdad, Clint Smith, the doctor told them that Nateniel was barely alive when he arrived at the hospital.
Nateniel’s death has sparked a protest which saw residents of Eldorado Park, Joburg, marching to the police station demanding justice.
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Residents have accused the police station of corruption and trying to cover up Nateniel’s death by insisting that he was involved in gangs. They alleged that cops were on the payroll of drug lords and residents were being ill-treated when they wanted to report crime.
They handed over a petition calling for justice, a change in the Eldorado Park police management and that corruption involving the cops should be investigated.
The National Prosecuting Authority said it will oppose bail.
