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Ebotse shooting case postponed as shooter appears in court
The man accused of shooting dead two men in the luxury Ebotse Golf and Country Estate will appear in court on Friday (November 8), for his bail application.
Retief Liebenberg (47) made his first appearance in the Benoni Magistrates Court on Monday, November 4.
The court decided to remand the accused at the Benoni Police Station until his next court appearance.
Liebenberg, who is the director of Super Sound and Accessories, in Springs, is accused of shooting dead his daughter’s boyfriend, Dewalt “Poenie” Visser (20), and his father, Dewalt Visser Snr (46), at the accused’s home at Ebotse, on Thursday, October 31.
Police said last week that the shooting is believed to be the result of a domestic dispute.
Poenie, who matriculated at Hoërskool Brandwag, and his father were declared dead on the scene.
Poenie and his father worked at the family business, Visser Plant and Tool Hire, in Benoni.
On Monday, the court heard from Liebenberg’s attorney, Advocate Marius van Wyngaardt, about the injuries sustained by his client before the shooting.
On Monday, the court heard from Liebenberg’s attorney, Advocate Marius van Wyngaardt, about the injuries sustained by his client before the shooting.
These include an open wound on his inner lip; a loose front tooth; the left side of his jaw is sore (which has apparently resulted in him battling to eat since he has been in custody); he has a sore and sensitive collar bone; the left side of his chest and head are sore and sensitive; his back is also sore and he has a stiff neck.
The defence team has roped in private investigator Danie Day to investigate whether Liebenberg acted in self defence and to investigate the deceaseds’ characters.
According to Riaan Hendriksz, whose father did business with Dewalt Snr, and who has himself done business with Liebenberg, the Vissers’ close family are traumatised by the incident.
Hendriksz said Poenie’s mother has been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the Linmed Hospital for over two weeks, for a brain-related illness.
He said she has been notified of the shooting and is shocked and traumatised by the news.
Chevonne Liebenberg (20), a Hoërskool Dr E G Jansen matriculant – daughter of the accused and Poenie’s girlfriend – is being sedated in a Benoni hospital for shock.
Chevonne Liebenberg (20), a Hoërskool Dr E G Jansen matriculant – daughter of the accused and Poenie’s girlfriend – is being sedated in a Benoni hospital for shock.
She was taken to hospital the night of the shooting and her mother, and ex-wife of the accused, Lizelle Carter, is unsure when she will be discharged.
“She is not doing good, as can be expected,” said Carter.
“She was right next to where the incident happened.
“We are taking each day at a time.”
The mother said her son, Sheldon Liebenberg, will also be admitted to hospital for shock.
Ebotse expressed sympathy to the affected families the day after the incident.
Ebotse expressed sympathy to the affected families the day after the incident.
“We obviously find it tragic,” said Vincent Cockbain, vice-chairman of the Ebotse Home-owners Association.
“You would not want that to happen to anyone, but, unfortunately, it has happened.
“We (Ebotse) will give as much support as possible to the family, and respect their privacy.”
Cockbain did not want to divulge details of the incident, but said the estate’s security was not breeched.
Cockbain did not want to divulge details of the incident, but said the estate’s security was not breeched.
Since the incident, the City Times has received hordes of comments on the story of the shooting; with some condemning Liebenberg’s actions.
My heart goes out to the Liebenburgs,dads will do anything to protect their little girls.
I think it is shocking that one human being can shoot another human being for whatever reason. Maybe people should start acting in spirit and not flesh….
Little girl is 20. Not so little anymore and people should take responsibility for their actions.
I find it absolutely disgusting that there is no value to life anymore… they were not there to kill or murder anyone yet Retief found it necessary to use a gun and murdered a son and a father, who gives a s*** if he has a sensitive collar bone and left side.
So many lives effected by one mans stupid decision.. hope he is sentenced to life..
This is just soo tragic , my heart goes to both famalies and there lives unfortunately will never be thesame …tragic loss
Liebenburg should get locked up FOREVER AMEN!!!
Poenie was known by everyone with such a GREAT heart!he was such a nice person .. They both did not deserve this .. Liebenburg should be sentenced for life! He has hurt so many people !
Kayla I don’t believe it for a minute. Not saying the deserved to die. But I don’t think they were nice people at all. Sorry read the dog story and that’s me sympathy gone.
Maybe because the ”dog story” is all a LIE .. You can believe what you want to believe ! I guess you never met Poena and Dewalt otherwise you would know .. Revenge will come ! This is not a threat from me but what I know .. That murderer must learn a lesson and live his life in prison! Just what I think and thousands of people think he should be sentenced for LIFE
Read the dogs story yes I agree they were not human they were out looking for trouble with every body ,The Vissers ruled……Benoni!!!!!!If you can heart an animal I have no respect for you end of story.
No matter if it was self defense there is no reason to Murder someone …it is nonsense that he shot at them 4 times …so all the sticking up for him is not going to help ..Murder is murder , therefore should be locked up for life
You have no sympathy !! And I don’t have time to argue.. Over thousands of people are hurt and everyone knows the true story ! The ”dog story” is all a lie .. WE have no respect for you ! You a cold hearted evil person ! :)
The dog story is not A lie ,you wish!!!They were out there looking for trouble …listen to what you say they out for revence tipical just want sensation and want to take the law in their own hands as usual,The Spca made a case regarding ths dog that was abused the poor dog ,yes a dog can’t talk…..
Unqualified civilians should not be allowed to keep guns. At the same time the 2 guys killed were renowned for their bullying and intimidation. They were not the nice guys portrayed as such by their friends. Did they deserve to die….? Surely not. Too much anger in this country. South Africans should learn to love and respect each other. The police also have to up their game and keep bullies under control.
Kayla lol.
well said Jack.
Retief is sick to kill ! Even says it by its name .. But anyways this is not bringing Poena and Dewalt back .. We know what and who they are and you guys have no say because you know nothing but bullshit ! I just relly feel for Retief if he gets bail , there is so much hate !!! Move out of Benoni !!!! :)
Yes to kill people is not the way but put yourself in the fathers shoes ,The daughter is also to blame ,she is a spoiled brat that caused everything,he wanted to protect his daughter my husband would have done the same Dewalds father came with a friend three against one!Please the newspapers is not even mentioning the friend that Dewalds dad brought with to “fight”shows you just how much the people that talks so much !Is knowing!!!!
this is pathetic Retief should spend the rest of his life behind bars for what he did…there is no excuse to have murdered a 19 year old and his father it is disgusting and he will pay 1 way or another
Thank you Chez :) if I was Retief I would rather want to stay behind bars !! :) If Poena really needed help he would have called his BROTHERS not his dad ! He obviously called his dad to sort things out ! The daughter I don’t feel for at all ! Its all her fault and she is talking shit to ! Truth will come out ! Shame Dewalts only son ! 19 of age !!! SIS
Loraine, are you sure Retief was all alone and that Dewalt called his dad for backup and not for protection???
God will punish the asshole ! Chevonne must go such a d*ck !!
Im rooting for the father and I hope he gets off…he was only protecting his daughter from a son that “ruled” benoni by money and bouncers and a father that cut his dogs tail off and braaied it not to mention him shooting other animals..maybe the people rooting for life imprisonment dont have a close family and dont care!…open your eyes ppl, and if you knew anything else so called friends dewalt brought his paid bouncer gerhard to the scene, what you think he was there for? Sit and watch please? you ppl that are for them are pathetic to the truth!
Would all you people that have so much to say and so much shit to talk rather look at ourselves and stop throwing stones at glass houses…. My uncle and cousin didn’t deserve this no matter what the case may be and visa versa !!! Elna , annatjie and all the rest for that matter please keep ur pathetic comments to urself and let my family rest in peace justice will be served .. And we will make sure of that evil spawn will rot in hell for what he did … But best watch ur backs!!!!if u don’t know the people then please ur comment isn’t welcome here !!
Listen Rach … You senseless comment means lush girl !!! Weather he ate the dog or took off its tail still gives no right as to them getting shot in cold blood !! U poeple are ruthless and heartless f**k the dog That’s my flesh and blood and if he gets bail he is Going to wish he stayed in prison !!!yes its his daughter but who in their right minds gets involved in kids petty shit GROW UP people my god think with your brain !!! The dog story is a LIE