An Arcadia man accused of taking out a hit on a state witness is expected to plead to several charges, including murder, at the end of August.
The trial of suspected gangster Ruwayne Aghoo, 29, was expected to start in the Gqeberha high court this week, but was instead postponed to August 30, pending the availability of the prosecutor dealing with the matter.
Aghoo faces five counts, including two charges related to the contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, for his alleged role in criminal gang activities, as well as one count of murder and one count each for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
It is alleged that on the afternoon of October 13 2019, Aghoo became embroiled in an argument with Selwyn Wentzel while walking in Niekerk Street, Arcadia.
The nature of the argument is unclear.
The two ended up at a house in Niekerk Street, where Aghoo allegedly drew a firearm and shot at Wentzel while he was walking away.
Wentzel then fled to a nearby house with Aghoo chasing him.
As Wentzel attempted to gain entry to the house, Aghoo allegedly shot at him again.
He was shot in the head and neck and declared dead at the scene.
Aghoo was pointed out during a photo identity parade the next day and was arrested on October 16.
According to the indictment before court, Wentzel was a state witness against a member of the Hondekoppe gang and had been due to testify in court on October 15.
It is alleged that Aghoo is a member of the same gang.
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