DELMAS – Warada Jenna Guye appeared in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on 17 June 2026 following his arrest a day earlier in connection with an alleged firearm-pointing incident.
Guye was arrested following an incident involving Sbonelo Sotebe Sibiya, which allegedly occurred at about 19:00 on Sunday in Mandela Informal Settlement, Delmas.
During the proceedings, the court heard that Guye has no previous convictions and no pending criminal cases.
He was represented by a private attorney, who informed the court that the defence intends to proceed with a formal bail application.
The State opposed bail, and the matter was postponed to 23 June 2026 for a formal bail hearing. The court ordered that Guye remain in custody until his next appearance.
The prosecutor also informed the court that authorities had become aware of an additional charge allegedly linked to Guye. No further details regarding the nature of the charge were disclosed in court.
Speaking to Highveld Chronicle after the proceedings, Sibiya said the alleged incident occurred in Mandela Informal Settlement while he and two companions were assisting a friend to secure transport to the N12.
Sibiya alleged that the group was standing at a hitchhiking spot when they noticed a man approaching them. He further alleged that the man produced a firearm, causing two of his companions to flee.
He said there had been no personal dispute between him and the accused and alleged that the incident may have been linked to community activities, including a march held on 12 June 2026.
Sibiya further alleged that the group moved through a nearby passage before later reporting the matter to police and opening a firearm-pointing case at the Delmas Police Station on the same evening.
He told the publication that he was satisfied with the court’s decision to postpone the matter and keep the accused in custody pending the formal bail application.
Guye remains in custody and is expected to return to the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on 23 June 2026 for the formal bail hearing.
