By Everson Luhanga
- Gqeberha mother Shayhieda Dollie allegedly had her own son killed to claim life insurance money, but she now faces murder and conspiracy charges.
- The court postponed her bail hearing to 15 November for verification as the state opposes bail.
A mother from Gqeberha has been arrested for the murder of her son to claim a R2-million insurance payout.
Shayhieda Dollie, 49, of Gelvandale in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, appeared before the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Dollie is facing charges of murder and conspiracy to murder her 22-year-old son, Moegamat Thaafir Dollie.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson for the Eastern Cape, Luxolo Tyali, the alleged premeditated murder occurred on 28 October.
Tyali said Dollie, an unemployed woman, was experiencing problems with her son, who struggled with drug addiction and was considered a nuisance at home.
“Seeking advice, she allegedly consulted with various people who suggested a ‘permanent solution’.
“The accused then allegedly orchestrated a plan with two individuals, known as ‘Shaun’ and ‘Oompie,’ hiring hitmen from Johannesburg for an initial R80,000, later increased to R380,000 due to her procrastination,” said the police.
Tyali said the plan unfolded when Dollie told her son he had a job interview, and the perpetrators picked him up, ultimately leading to his murder.
It is believed that the motive was to claim R2-million in life insurance, which would be used to pay the hitmen.
The state opposes bail on the matter, which has been postponed to 15 November for profile verification purposes.
Pictured above: Shayhieda Dollie appeared in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
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