FORMER police officers who are accused of killing Nateniel Julies will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, 19 March.
The three former Eldorado Park cops, Constable Caylene Whiteboy, Sergeant Simon "Scorpion" Ndyalvane and Detective-Sergeant Voster Netshiongolo, were allegedly shot and killed during a protest in Eldorado Park, south of Joburg on 26 August 2020.
Nataniel (16), who was living with Down Syndrome, was shot by cops in Eldorado Park, just a few metres away from his home while holding a packet of biscuits during a protest.
Ndyalvane and Whiteboy face charges of premeditated murder, defeating the ends of justice, and possession of illegal ammunition.
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Netshiongolo is charged with accessory to murder after the fact and defeating the ends of justice.
Whiteboy and Ndyalvane were dismissed from the Eldorado Park station.
Accused three - Netshiongolo - resigned shortly after the incident.
The police officers are out on bail. The trial started on Monday, 18 March, and accused number one, Whiteboy, will continue to testify.
Julie’s mum, Bridgette Harris who attended court on Monday, 18 March, said she was happy the trial had begun.
"The case has been dragging for too long. I want justice for my child.
"Me and my family want to get closure and move on because we are hurt by what happened to Nateniel," said Harris.
