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  • An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas, and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 166 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    28s gang case: Defence claims witnesses gave false evidence

    The court today heard some state witnesses had wrongfully implicated several convicts.

    2639 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas, and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 166 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Defence portrays convicted gangsters as ‘church goers’

    The men were found guilty of the murder of a state witness in 2008.

    2639 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 166 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Sentencing proceedings of 28s gang continues

    17 convicted gangsters, including George Thomas, were found guilty of dozens of violent crimes.

    2639 days ago
  • FILE: The prosecution in the trial against 17 convicted gangsters has dismissed as hearsay a heartfelt letter apparently written by a daughter, pleading for a lenient sentence for her father. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    28s gang case: State dismisses child's letter as hearsay

    The letter was read by her grandmother as part of Derrick Claasen’s argument in mitigation of sentence.

    2644 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the 28s gang in court. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Convicted gangster emotional as daughter’s letter read out

    Family members of 17 convicted gangsters testified today.

    2644 days ago
  • Mandy Wiener

    OPINION: The story of Ursula Joorst & why witnesses must be hailed as heroes

    They often don't get the credit they deserve, but Mandy Wiener argues witnesses must be celebrated.

    2645 days ago
  • FILE: Convicted gangster George ‘Geweld’ Thomas.  Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    'Geweld' Thomas denies being a ‘lethal gang boss’

    The 28s gang leader denied being a danger to society saying he’s praised for his good behavior in prison.

    2645 days ago
  • FILE: George Thomas and 17 others appeared at the Western Cape High Court facing 166 charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Gang boss convicted for murder 30 years ago

    Previous convictions against 28s gang boss George ‘Geweld’ Thomas date back to 1975.

    2645 days ago
  • George 'Geweld' Thomas and 17 others appeared at the Western Cape High Court facing 140 charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Sentencing of 28s gang boss and 17 co-accused to continue

    The group faces more than 140 charges including murder, attempted murder and racketeering.

    2646 days ago
  • FILE: Geweld and 17 others appeared at the Western Cape High Court facing 166 charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Defence plans to appeal conviction of 28s gang boss

    George 'Geweld' Thomas and 16 others were found guilty on crimes ranging from murder to racketeering.

    2650 days ago
  • FILE: Geweld and 17 others appeared at the Western Cape High Court facing 166 charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Verdict in alleged 28s gang case to be delivered today

    George 'Geweld' Thomas and 17 others are accused of a crimes ranging from murder to racketeering.

    2651 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 166 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    State optimistic alleged 28s gang boss will get 5 life sentences

    Judgment in the case against Thomas and 17 co-accused enters its seventh day on Wednesday.

    2652 days ago
  • FILE: Geweld and 17 others appeared at the Western Cape High Court facing 166 charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Last words of dead witness could convict alleged 28s gang boss

    Judgment in the trial against George ‘Geweld’ Thomas and 17 co-accused enters its seventh day on Tuesday.

    2653 days ago
  • FILE: Alleged 28s gang boss George ‘Geweld’ Thomas Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Ballistic tests link alleged 28s gang leader to three murders

    The court heard how Thomas and an associate mowed down three victims in Elsie’s River and Wesbank.

    2653 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Verdict expected in alleged 28s gang case

    Alleged 28s gang boss George 'Geweld' Thomas and his 17 co-accused face more than 140 charges.

    2657 days ago
  • An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 166 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Judge completes charges against 28s gang

    A High Court judge has completed summarising over 141 charges against 18 alleged gangsters.

    2658 days ago
  • An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 141 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Judgment in case against alleged 28s gang leader & 17 co-accused continues

    The men collectively face 141 charges, ranging from murder, extortion and conspiracy to commit murder.

    2659 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    '28s gang leader planned to execute key state witnesses'

    The state alleges ‘Geweld’ coordinated hits on more than a dozen people, including state witnesses.

    2659 days ago
  • FILE: It’s alleged 12 witnesses and their families have already been placed in witness protection. Picture: RSC Inc.

    Alleged 28s gang leader & co-accused in court for sentencing

    George Thomas & 17 co-accused collectively face 166 charges, including murder.

    2660 days ago
  • FILE: 28s gang member Andre Josephs was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on Saturday. Picture: EWN.

    Ravensmead residents fear gang war

    28s gang member Andre Josephs was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on Saturday.

    2968 days ago
  • A small group of people have gathered outside the Cape Town Magistrates Court in support of an alleged gang boss, Ralph Stanfield. Picture: Chanel September/EWN.

    CT gang boss case postponed

    Ralph Stanfield and five others are accused of operating a gun licence racket.

    2968 days ago
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