By: Pitso Molemane and Natasha Archary

The family of slain Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs have forgiven his alleged killers.
Fleurs, a 24-year old PSL player was shot and killed at a petrol station in Honeydew on Wednesday, 03 April at approximately 20h30.
Fleurs was driving a red VW Golf 8 GTI and was waiting to be attended to at the filling station on 14th Avenue when he was confronted by two armed men.
The suspects who were driving a white BMW 1 series pointed a firearm at Fleurs, forcing him out of his vehicle before shooting him once on the upper body.
One suspect drove off with Fleurs’ vehicle, whilst the accomplice followed in the BMW.
Fleurs was taken to the nearest medical facility but was certified dead on arrival.
A specialized team led by Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni traced the 6 suspects to Slovoville, Soweto in the early hours of Wednesday, 10 April.
Fleurs’ vehicle was recovered on Monday, 08 April but had already been stripped.
On Friday, 12 April the 6 suspects made their first appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court where they faced 5 charges.
Ndumiso Moswane, Fernando Sive, Nhlakanipo Dlamini, Franky Xaba, Maredi Mphahlele and Thembinkosi Hlomikhawu were charged with murder, robbery, defeating the ends of justice, possession of illegal firearms and possession of ammunition.
The Kaizer Chiefs player’s father and brother, Theodore and Josh Fleurs told Kaya News reporter Pitso Molemane that the family have forgiven Luke’s killers but they are opposed to bail and want justice.
“We have forgive those who commited this crime against my brother but we are opposed to bail and we just want justice.
Luke’s funeral will be in Cape Town on 20 April, once we’ve sorted out all loose ends.
It’s been very tough for us, it’s draining and tiring and we just want as a start no bail, and for the law to take it’s course.
We want the court proceedings to take place without too much delays, so we can as a family get closure.”
Luke Fleurs’ father and brother
The father of the late Kaizer Chiefs player, Luke Fleurs, says his family has forgiven those who killed him
Theo Fleurs says while they are saddened about the loss of their son – they have no hate against the suspects.
He emphasised that the family wants justice. PM#KayaNews pic.twitter.com/D6XEYboPbQ
— Kaya 959 News (@KayaNews) April 12, 2024
A memorial service for the football player will take place on Thursday, 11 April at the FNB Stadium.
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