Alleged Killers Of Nigerian Child Plead Not Guilty

22.03.2008

TWO South Africans standing trial for allegedly killing a two-year old Nigerian child, on Friday, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Hlongwane Steven, 18, and Nyangale George, 31, were facing a four-count charge of unlawful entry, robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and murder.

The prosecutor, Mr. Deon Barnard, said the accused committed the alleged crime on April 11, 2007 in Johannesburg.

The prosecutor, who opened his case calling two witnesses, requested for an accelerated hearing.