On Monday, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis attended the trial of two men accused of killing a seven-year-old girl during an alleged gang crossfire four years ago, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks are suspected members of the Junky Funky Kids gang. They stand accused of shooting Emaan Solomons in the chest and hand while she played outside her home in Ocean View in February 2020.
'Four years later, the alleged killers and gang members are finally facing justice for her tragic and brutal murder,' Hill-Lewis said.
'When I met this family months ago, their story was just heart-shattering, especially as a parent of a young daughter of similar age. Still, this family manages to be generous and warm-hearted. They are remarkable people.
'To lose a child in these horrific circumstances is something a parent should never have to experience. My heart goes out to Emaan's family, who have waited a long time - nearly four years - for this trial to get underway.
