Another senseless hate crime in a country riddled with it, a biker dies

On a busy section of the N1 highway in Capetown on a Friday afternoon a local biker lady, Zelda pulled over on her bike to wait for a friend, they were due to ride together to take part in a matric farewell escort ride together. Shortly thereafter a car stopped nearby and she was approached by three males who robbed her and shot her in the stomach, leaving her to die they sped off.

Motorists stopped to help her, paramedics who arrived were unable to save her.

(Photo Jaco Marais) Distraught friends gathered at the scene, Zelda was killed for what, a purse and a cellphone? She leaves behind a nine year old son who must now grow up without his Mother.

Thanks to a tip off Police soon arrested a suspect found in possession of Zelda's belongings and a gun that was to be tested, we subsequently heard that the other two were also arrested a bit later.

(Photo Henk Kruger) On the following Monday bikers gathered at the court to make sure that the suspect did not get out on bail. Someone was heard to say that this was the wrong element of society that he chose, we have Judges, Magistrates, Lawyers, Policemen as well as prisoners amongst our number, there is nowhere to hide!

(Photo Henk Kruger) Zelda rode for Bikers4aCause and was always active in charity events. Rest in Peace lady biker.
A massive memorial ride took place last Saturday in Capetown, Zelda will be missed, one of the latest victims of crime in this beleaguered country. When will it all end?