Mother accused of murder pleads for mercy

Judge Mdalana-Mayisela postponed the Swartbooi case to August 18 for sentencing following the appearance of Joanne Swartbooi in the Johannesburg High Court. Swartbooi, a mother of three from Eden Park, had previously pleaded guilty to charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice. The court proceedings on June 13 and 15 included testimony from … Continue reading Mother accused of murder pleads for mercy