Maroela Media reports that Robbert Joubert, the 73-year old suspect in the murder and attempted murder of brothers Johnathan and Deon Fourie, the owners of Chubby Chick in Potchefstroom, appeared in court in absentia on Wednesday.

Joubert, reportedly a former employee, is still in hospital and the case against him was postponed until this coming Wednesday. The shooting that took place at a chicken outlet in Potchefstroom on Monday is believed to be related to a property transaction. Johnathan died at the store and Deon was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Joburg in a serious condition. Chubby Chick said in a statement that it appeared a meeting was held between the brothers – directors of the company – and the accused.

After the meeting, the individual left the building, but returned approximately 30 minutes later. He shot Deon multiple times. Deon called for help, and when Johnathan responded he was also shot multiple times. Security personnel intervened, and another shooting incident occurred. Joubert was wounded and taken to a local hospital, where he is being treated under police guard.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Jaba Smit at Maroela Media

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