Tokai murder

[Shebeen]

Three suspects arrested...

not arrested, speculation runs wild already.

 

Western Cape Police Spokesperson Andre Traut said, “Three suspects between the ages of 22 and 27 are being detained for questioning for the murder, which happened on Monday in Tokai. The circumstances surrounding the case are still under police investigation.”

[Skylark]

So sad and demoralising. Truly hope the killer is brought to book.

[Blackheart]

I took a detour from my ride this morning to pay my respects, so sad.

 

I also did a super slow lap of the path, both to reflect, and in my own way to rail against any threat to our right to pursue our own freedom and happiness in our own way.

 

 

[(Deon)]

My wife only heard the name of the deceased this morning and realized she was the niece of a long and dear friend of hers. We know the parents and I met the kids around 2 years ago. I am even sadder and angrier than I was before

 

There was a very emotional call in session on Cape Talk yesterday afternoon during which it came to light that there have been several incidents including a horrific robbery of a mom with three kids at the entrance to lower Tokai, not very long ago.

 

I have to wonder why there is no security at this venue. Most if not all City of CT parks have security in attendance from dawn til dusk.  The Lower Tokai area is like a park and yet there is no security at all. It was only a matter of time before the crims began to prey on the visitors there.

 

I have never seen a patrol by SANP at lower Tokai, ever. Why not? 

 

TMNP  are happy to ask for donations, plead poverty at every turn, get assistance with watering their trees among other things, but feel very little responsibility to the public of Cape Town. 

 

To me this is yet another indictment of their "game ranger" management style which does not fit in with the needs of a diverse community living around a park that is situated beside a major city. There is plenty of security inside Cape Point where the tourist buses disembark - no doubt to protect the cash cow they have there, but sweet F all at Lower Tokai, where residents go for recreation.

 

Had their been security patrols at Lower Tokai, perhaps this incident would not have occurred. I don't know.  

 

Rant over, for now.

Hope you guys are holding up... 

 

I must ask so please forgive me, but is your anger directed art Parks based on an issue that has not really existed until now? I could speak for a lot of people when I say that the writing has been on the wall since 2012 but very little has been done to curb crime on a national scale, if anything our political situation and meltdown of the system has nurtured the sense of "getting away with it". I feel this is where the problem lies.

 

Assuming your suggestion was affordable, I cannot logically see where a guard would be placed along an open 4.2km boundary, or where the ranger would patrol if the dense bush offers so much hiding space within the area. Then, as this does not include the middle reserve of the three that make up Tokai, does one double/triple the resources to patrol and guard the other two sections? And then if you did, what stops the crime moving to an area where the attention is less focussed, does one man that area too? At what point do you look to the underlying cause and not the temporary solution of displacing crime to other areas?

 

CoCT have fenced in a lot of city parks and provided 24hr guards in a response to a problem, it is somewhat unfair not to mention this. Crime riddled areas where people have been raped, mugged, even killed for years before the response, at massive expense, to bring about change.  Despite this measure, there are parks for recreational use that are still not fenced in and still not stationed with a guard, take Rondebosch common as just one example.

 

Understand that guarding open spaces comes with a whole lot of considerations that you may have unfairly omitted. That said, I understand the need to lay the blame somewhere but surely for you as for me, attention should be on a man who his lemmings INSIST is still referred to as His Excellency Honourable Jacob Zuma, who suddenly claims he now has a solution to our woes. I call BS!!

 

People who get involved do so to MAKE change, not sit back and wait for a group to respond to their recommendations. We all know SA will only change when WE want it to. Look at the pictures above, there are others who feel the same way, we just need to link the communities across SA who face these issues daily, then we have a voice.

 

People have tried rant letters for years, it's time to stand up.

[Baracuda]

"I must ask so please forgive me, but is your anger directed art Parks based on an issue that has not really existed until now?"

 

The issue of mugging and bike-jacking has existed in Tokai for years. The additional issues of rape have occurred in the great TMNP for years.

 

Every criminal knows that the SANParks staff go home at 17:00. The authorities, including the SAPS, need to realize that people use the mountain outside of office hours and that patrols need to be increased by orders of magnitude at all times.

 

In terms of finances, I am sure people are willing to pay for security. This has been raised in the Rhodes Mem area, but as far as I am aware (and I really do stand to be corrected), the authorities are against external guards etc.

[Bernard Horn]

3 guys have been charged

[scotty]

not arrested, speculation runs wild already.

 

Western Cape Police Spokesperson Andre Traut said, “Three suspects between the ages of 22 and 27 are being detained for questioning for the murder, which happened on Monday in Tokai. The circumstances surrounding the case are still under police investigation.”

 

 

Cape Town – Three suspects arrested in connection with teenager Franziska Blöchliger’s murder are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, her father confirmed.

 

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/tokai-killing-suspects-to-appear-in-court-on-thursday-20160309

[3wings]

.........That said, I understand the need to lay the blame somewhere but surely for you as for me, attention should be on a man who his lemmings INSIST is still referred to as His Excellency Honourable Jacob Zuma, who suddenly claims he now has a solution to our woes. I call BS!!

 

People who get involved do so to MAKE change, not sit back and wait for a group to respond to their recommendations. We all know SA will only change when WE want it to. Look at the pictures above, there are others who feel the same way, we just need to link the communities across SA who face these issues daily, then we have a voice.

 

People have tried rant letters for years, it's time to stand up.

 

Deon

 

I read your anguished post last night with a heavy heart; felt the need to reach out in some way, but decided to let your words sink in overnight before I did.

Franziska’s family are well known in Kalk Bay, they own a wonderful guesthouse renowned for its warmth, hospitality, stunning views and awesome breakfasts.

For those of us who did the Argus on Sunday, we rode passed their windows and who knows, maybe Franziska and her sister were down there on the street cheering us all on.

The Blöchliger’s are good people; honest, hard-working compassionate and caring. They are also good parents whose lives have now been irreparably shattered by the loss of their child.

 

Many aspects of the society in which live are structured by a leadership system that we acknowledge and accept as normality. Head-teachers in our schools, Clergy in our churches, our boss at work. When we fly we put ourselves into the care of the flight Captain whose ultimate responsibility it is to get us to our destination in safety. We are conditioned to trust the authority of leaders from early childhood, its how our system works.

When a capital crime like murder is committed in this country, it is not considered a crime against the victim or his/her family per se, it is regarded as a crime against the State. And so the State takes charge in the business of catching the perpetrator, preparing and ultimately prosecuting the case in a court of law.

And whilst the accused can, depending on the size of his wallet, assemble a hand picked stellar defense team, the grieving family must put their faith in the ability of the State to deliver them justice.

So who is the Head of State into who’s hands we put so much trust ?

Who is this man who’s sovereignty is violated every time a child is raped and/or murdered ?

Who is this man who’s Oath of Office and Constitutional obligation it is to keep us all safe and to ensure that these atrocities never happen in the first place ?

Where are his anguished cries when one of the flock over which he ultimately presides is taken in such a brutal way ?

His name is Jacob Zuma.

If he were a leader, if he was a true statesman, he would understand that with great power comes great responsibility and he would use some of that power to stem the scourge of barbarism that is tearing this great Nation apart.

Instead he does NOTHING !

 

And yet here are the words that he gave to us all when elected:

 

SCHEDULE 2 Oaths and Solemn Affirmations [schedule 2 amended by s. 2 of Constitution First Amendment Act of 1997 (Eng text only) and substituted by s. 18 of Constitution Sixth Amendment Act of 2001.]

Oath or solemn affirmation of President and Acting President

The President or Acting President, before the Chief Justice, or another judge designated by the Chief Justice, must swear/affirm as follows:

 

In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President/Acting President of the Republic of South Africa, I, xxxx, swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always:

• promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it;

 • protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;

• discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience;

• do justice to all; and

• devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people. (In the case of an oath: So help me God.)

 

Source:  http://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/constitution/SAConstitution-web-eng-s02.pdf

[(Deon)]

Deon

 

I read your anguished post last night with a heavy heart; felt the need to reach out in some way, but decided to let your words sink in overnight before I did.

Franziska’s family are well known in Kalk Bay, they own a wonderful guesthouse renowned for its warmth, hospitality, stunning views and awesome breakfasts.

For those of us who did the Argus on Sunday, we rode passed their windows and who knows, maybe Franziska and her sister were down there on the street cheering us all on.

The Blöchliger’s are good people; honest, hard-working compassionate and caring. They are also good parents whose lives have now been irreparably shattered by the loss of their child.

 

Many aspects of the society in which live are structured by a leadership system that we acknowledge and accept as normality. Head-teachers in our schools, Clergy in our churches, our boss at work. When we fly we put ourselves into the care of the flight Captain whose ultimate responsibility it is to get us to our destination in safety. We are conditioned to trust the authority of leaders from early childhood, its how our system works.

When a capital crime like murder is committed in this country, it is not considered a crime against the victim or his/her family per se, it is regarded as a crime against the State. And so the State takes charge in the business of catching the perpetrator, preparing and ultimately prosecuting the case in a court of law.

And whilst the accused can, depending on the size of his wallet, assemble a hand picked stellar defense team, the grieving family must put their faith in the ability of the State to deliver them justice.

So who is the Head of State into who’s hands we put so much trust ?

Who is this man who’s sovereignty is violated every time a child is raped and/or murdered ?

Who is this man who’s Oath of Office and Constitutional obligation it is to keep us all safe and to ensure that these atrocities never happen in the first place ?

Where are his anguished cries when one of the flock over which he ultimately presides is taken in such a brutal way ?

His name is Jacob Zuma.

If he were a leader, if he was a true statesman, he would understand that with great power comes great responsibility and he would use some of that power to stem the scourge of barbarism that is tearing this great Nation apart.

Instead he does NOTHING !

 

And yet here are the words that he gave to us all when elected:

 

SCHEDULE 2 Oaths and Solemn Affirmations [schedule 2 amended by s. 2 of Constitution First Amendment Act of 1997 (Eng text only) and substituted by s. 18 of Constitution Sixth Amendment Act of 2001.]

Oath or solemn affirmation of President and Acting President

The President or Acting President, before the Chief Justice, or another judge designated by the Chief Justice, must swear/affirm as follows:

 

In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President/Acting President of the Republic of South Africa, I, xxxx, swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always:

• promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it;

 • protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;

• discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience;

• do justice to all; and

• devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people. (In the case of an oath: So help me God.)

 

Source:  http://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/constitution/SAConstitution-web-eng-s02.pdf

Hi 3wings, thanks for that enlightened response. I must also clarify that the text I posted is 3quoted from Facebook. I found it offered a good insight into a very topical issue while remaining sensitive to the incident. It provided her the the reason for her coming out to explain her observations - ones that many people share, albeit it to themselves out of fear of being socially branded. 

[DJR]

I think it is unfair to blame SANPaks for this terrible murder.

Blame the criminal justice system, blame the lack of investigating skill, gangs, easy bail, poor schooling, a broken society and moral system, blame the lack of law enforcement, blame general lack of respect for life.

National Parks have a mandate to preserve our biodiversity, not to keep us safe. They don't even have to let us use Tokai at all if they felt it counter productive to their main conservation mandate.

Keeping us safe is the job of the police, the courts and the jails. Direct your anger at the murderers themselves and the guardians that failed Franziska! 

[SwissVan]

The sad news has made the newspapers here in Switzerland, apparently she is half Swiss from her fathers side.

 

http://www.20min.ch/panorama/news/story/23790633

 

The above article mentions that her iPhone and fitness watch were also stolen, the last phone position was tracked to nearby Westlake on Monday evening.

It also mentions that the body was found 150 metres from where her other was waiting, waiting for the school bus to drop off the younger daughter

 

Extracts from article:

 

Das Mädchen war mit ihrer Mutter und dem Hund im Tokai-Wald spazieren gegangen. Der Wald sei, so eine in Kapstadt wohnhafte Schweizerin zu 20 Minuten, einer der wenigen Orte, wo man sich sicher fühle. «Ein kleines Stück Schweiz sozusagen.»

 

Während Franziskas Mutter Shireen wartete, dass der Schulbus die jüngere Tochter (11) nach Hause bringen würde, ging Franziska joggen. Mit der Mutter vereinbarte, dass sie in 25 Minuten wieder zurück sein würde. Den Hund wollte sie nicht mitnehmen. Er halte sie beim Laufen nur auf, sagte sie.

 

Nachdem 45 Minuten verstrichen waren, machte sich Shireen B. Sorgen. Die Mutter alarmierte die Polizei und rief ihren Mann an. In einem Grosseinsatz suchten 50 Polizeibeamte nach Franziska. 20 Minuten später wurden sie fündig: Die Leiche der 16-Jährigen lag rund 150 Meter von der Stelle entfernt, an der ihre Mutter auf den Schulbus gewartet hatte. Laut ersten Erkenntnissen wurde Franziska B. zusammengeschlagen und erwürgt. Eine Autopsie am Mittwoch soll die Todesursache klären.

Franziskas iPhone und eine Tracking-Uhr waren gestohlen worden, schreibt das Portal «IOL». Ermittler konnten am späten Montagabend das iPhone im naheliegenden Westlake ein letztes Mal orten.

 

Google translation:

 

The girl had walked in Tokai forest with her mother and the dog. The forest is so a person residing in Cape Town said a Swiss to 20 minutes, one of the few places where you feel safe. "A little piece of Switzerland, so to speak."

While Franziska mother Shireen waited for the school bus would bring the younger daughter (11) home Franziska went jogging. The mother agreed that she would be back in 25 minutes. The dog did not want to take. He hold on while running only, she said.

After 45 minutes had elapsed, to Shireen B. worried. The mother called the police and called her husband. In a large-scale operation were 50 police officers by Franziska. 20 minutes later they made a discovery: The body of 16 year olds was around 150 meters from the site removed, at her mother had been waiting for the school bus. According to initial findings Franziska B. was beaten and strangled. An autopsy on Wednesday to clarify the cause of death.

Franziska's iPhone and a tracking watch had been stolen, writes the portal "IOL". Investigators were late Monday the iPhone locate one last time at the nearby West Lake.

[(Deon)]

Westlake making international news.

 

Tell you what, the people will not be happy with the attention, neither the gangs nor residents. As it is, the residents have recently started taking a stand against the crap that is going on inside there and rightly so as the police -in their own words- are not to be trusted. Ok, so this may be said with a dose of animosity but every story is laced with some elements of truth.. I may even have seen some of this firsthand.

 

Who knows, the gang honcho of all we know could have given up these perps. The attention on their activities, especially now with the prov police investigating would not have been welcome. Surely not! Wonder what deals were struck there?? What did zoomer offer the gang bosses of the Cape, will we ever know?

 

Imagine the shock when these f*****s arrived at the gang's door with a "live cellphone". I can almost swear blind that it was switch off at 9pm when they met someone to fence it.

 

What was the location of the last signal sent out?

[DJR]

I have been thinking about this phrase lately : "The punishment must fit the crime".

I cannot see how anything short of getting tortured to death executed could fit!

[wiledog_x]

watching the father speak on Youtube..... damn.... heartbreaking stuff... cannot imagine the hurt they are going through. I truly pray they find solace in the memories of their beautiful child.

 

The filth who did this must swing long at the end of a short rope.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

 

What was the location of the last signal sent out?

In Westlake.

[Capricorn]

In Westlake.

 

it's curious that the numbers of her father and grandfather were dialed. I wonder if it was deliberate on behalf of someone that didn't approve of what happened.