Guilty plea links Western Cape sea-murder cocaine case to Gauteng
By The BriefBrief
A third accused pleaded guilty and alleged a murder at sea, linking the Western Cape cocaine case to Gauteng trafficking arrests.
WHO:Third accused in the cocaine case
WHAT:Pled guilty and made allegations about a murder at sea in connection with a Western Cape cocaine case
WHEN:Jun 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
WHERE:Western Cape, South Africa
WHY:The plea and allegations relate to the alleged retrieval of a R252-million cocaine consignment at sea and links to suspected drug trafficking cases in Gauteng.
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