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Lindray Khakhu was found guilty of murdering Luke Tibbetts on 27 March 2015. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

Westbury residents demand justice for luke tibbetts 3

Lindray Khakhu found guilty of murdering Luke Tibbetts

By Mia Lindeque

Luke Tibbetts (3) was struck in the head by a bullet eight months ago in Westbury.

  • FILE: Policemen stand outside the Sophiatown Magistrates Court on 5 August 2014 ahead of the appearance of a man allegedly implicated in the shooting of Westbury toddler Luke Tibbetts. Picture: Sapa.

    Luke Tibetts suspect rearrested

    Keenan Mokwena was arrested for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and drugs.

    2754 days ago
  • FILE. Three-year-old Tibbetts was shot in the head while sitting on his mother's lap in a moving car in Westbury in August. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Luke Tibbetts murder: MEC angry after accused released

    MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane has expressed anger at the release of an accused after he paid a R3,000 fine.

    2801 days ago
  • FILE: Lindray Khakhu appears in the Newlands Magistrates Court on 12 August 2014 in connection with a shooting in Westbury that critically wounded Luke Tibbetts. Picture: Sapa.

    Luke Tibbetts accused to be tried on 18 charges

    Lindray Khakhu faces an additional 18 charges, which include murder & attempted murder.

    2858 days ago
  • FILE: Lindray Khakhu appears in the Newlands Magistrates Court in Sophiatown on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 in connection with a shooting in Westbury that critically wounded Luke Tibbetts, a three-year-old boy who later died. Picture: Sapa.

    Tibbetts accused facing 18 charges

    Lindray Khakhu appeared in the High Court where his case was postponed until next year for trial.

    2858 days ago
  • FILE: Lindray Khakhu appears in the Newlands Magistrates Court in Sophiatown on 12 August 2014 in connection with a shooting in Westbury that critically wounded Luke Tibbetts, a three-year-old boy who later died. Picture: Sapa.

    Tibbetts accused abandons bail application

    Lindray Khakhu will no longer apply for bail because his legal representative has withdrawn.

    2863 days ago
  • Funeral service for Luke Tibbetts. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Slain JHB toddlers buried

    Luke Tibbetts and Curburne van Wyk were laid to rest at the weekend.

    2875 days ago
  • "Funeral service for Luke Tibbetts. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Mourners bid farewell to Tibbetts and van Wyk

    Two communities have said goodbye to three-year-old boys who both fell victim to crime.

    2876 days ago
  • He passed away last week while on life support. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Luke Tibbetts’ mother says last goodbyes

    3-year-old Tibbetts was shot in the head during a shooting in Westbury two week ago.

    2876 days ago
  • Funeral service for Luke Tibbetts. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Mourners pay last respects to Luke Tibbetts

    Family and friends are saying goodbye to three-year-old Luke Tibbetts at a funeral service.

    2877 days ago
  • Lindray Khakhu appears in the Newlands Magistrates Court in Sophiatown on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 in connection with a shooting in Westbury that critically wounded Luke Tibbetts, a three-year-old boy who later died. Picture: Sapa.

    Tibbetts shooting: Suspect already facing 18 charges

    The 3-year-old was shot in the head by a stray bullet while sitting on his mother's lap.

    2880 days ago
  • Parents of Curburne van Wyk in Reiger Park. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Missing Reiger Park boy: Hunt for suspect intensifies

    The hunt is on for Katlego Phoku, who is suspected of kidnapping and allegedly killing Cuburne van Wyk.

    2882 days ago
  • Police are trying to confirm if the body of a three-year-old boy is that of Curburn van Wyk. Picture: EWN.

    Police try to identify child's burnt body

    Police are trying to confirm if the body of a three-year-old boy is that of Curburn van Wyk.

    2883 days ago
  • FILE: Children hold candles next to Taegrin Morris' casket during his funeral, Saturday 26 July 2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Search for kidnapped boy continues

    Police have their hands full as they continue their search for three-year-old Curburn van Wyk in Reiger Park.

    2884 days ago
  • FILE: Luke Tibbetts was shot in the head by a stray bullet while sitting on his mother's lap at the back of a vehicle transporting them in Westbury on Saturday in a suspected gang-related incident. Picture: EWN.

    Tibbetts's family describe his final moments

    Tibbetts was shot in the head by a stray bullet in a suspected incident of gang violence.

    2884 days ago
  • Three-year-old Luke Tibbetts has passed away, his family confirmed on Friday afternoon. Picture: EWN.

    Luke Tibbetts passes away

    The 3-year old was shot in the head by a stray bullet in a suspected gang-related incident.

    2884 days ago
  • FILE. Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has called on the public to become custodians of their communities & help police fight crime. Picture: GCIS.

    'SA should help police fight crime'

    Nathi Nhleko has called on the public to become custodians of their communities & help police fight crime.

    2885 days ago
  • Police Minister Nathi Nhleko. Picture: GCIS.

    Spike in crimes targeting kids,elderly

    Nathi Nhleko says it's unacceptable that society's vulnerable continue to fall prey to violent crimes.

    2885 days ago
  • Protesting members of the Westbury community demand to see the man arrested in connection with an incident of suspected gang violence that saw a three-year-old boy being shot in the head on 4 August 2014. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Child shooting: Minimal charges for 2nd suspect

    Keenan Mokwena appeared briefly in court on Thursday and was only charged with pointing a firearm.

    2885 days ago
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