One of Nelson Mandela Bay's most wanted suspects and his co-accused have been linked to a string of murders and kidnappings over the past five years, and while they await their next court date, one of the alleged victims' wives still hopes for her husband's safe return.
As the family of Irvincia Basson left the courtroom at the Kariega Magistrates' Court on Friday, a woman's voice echoed through the corridors as she yelled after them.
"If you have something to say to me, say it to my face. You know what your daughter did, and now you can't even face me!"
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The court building went quiet as Allison Khayat vented her anger and frustration at the family of the woman accused of kidnapping her husband nearly a year ago.
However, the matter could not proceed as scheduled. Technical problems at the court's holding cells led to safety concerns that resulted in prisoners being taken back to the St Albans prison. Their cases were postponed in absentia until Thursday, 23 July.
Among the prisoners were Basson and her co-accused, Donovan "Poenie" Williams, whose name appeared on Nelson Mandela Bay police's most wanted list before his arrest.
Multiple charges
The duo faces a laundry list of charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, robbery, assault and fraud.
While the cases against them date back to 2021, Williams' name was first made public in February 2026 with a police statement asking the public's assistance for any information that could...
