Murder accused security boss Ferrel Govender, left, and Darren Govender.
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The trial dates for a Durban security boss and his brother accused of killing businessman Shailen Singh due to an “affair” is expected to be set in the Durban High Court today (Thursday).
The pre-trial hearing is underway for murder accused Ferrel Govender, 41, the group chief executive of ProSecure, a security company, and Darren Govender, 36, a business owner.
The brothers are accused of killing 32-year-old Singh, who lived in Mount Edgecombe.
Singh, who owned Shails Trans, a logistics company, was shot multiple times while seated in his vehicle in a restaurant's parking lot in Meridian Drive, uMhlanga, in December 2024.
The father of one who was shot in the head, neck and abdomen, died at the scene.
It is alleged that Singh was killed due to an “affair” between himself and Ferrel’s partner.
During their previous high court appearance, Ferrel changed his legal representatives,
He is now represented by advocate Laurance Hodes, a senior counsel, instructed by attorneys Arvina Harricharan and Ian Small Smith.
Shailen Singh.
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According to the State, represented by senior advocate Krishen Shah, it is alleged that the murder was premeditated.
According to the indictment’s summary of substantial facts, it is alleged Salona Ramrutton/Kisten was also romantically involved with Ferrel and resided at one of his homes in a residential estate.
Singh was also a resident at the estate.
It is alleged that Ferrel became aware at some stage that Ramrutton/Kisten had been involved in a sexual relationship with Singh.
“This resulted in strain in their relationship which resulted in verbal and physical abuse of her.”
According to the court papers, it is alleged that Ramrutton/Kisten was assaulted by Ferrel on December 21, 2024. She sought medical treatment.
It is alleged that Ferrel requested that Ramrutton / Kisten visit him at his home and she obliged him on December 22, 2024.
He allegedly assaulted her and thereafter armed himself with an unlicensed firearm.
“He then fired shots at her with the said firearm. Although she was not struck by the bullets she was thereafter admitted into hospital with serious injuries.”
According to the court papers, Ferrel was enraged by the fact that Singh had an affair with Ramrutton/Kisten. He allegedly, together with his brother, conspired and decided to kill Singh.
It is alleged that Ferrel contacted Singh and arranged to meet him at the rear parking lot of a restaurant in Umhlanga on the morning of December 29, 2024.
“Both accused proceeded to the arranged meeting place in separate vehicles.”
It is alleged that the brothers were both armed with firearms, with Ferrel being in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
According to the court papers, Ferrel proceeded to Singh’s vehicle in which he was seated, and fired several shots at him, fatally wounding him.
It is alleged that the brothers then fled the scene in their respective vehicles.
In addition, Ferrel faces an additional 13 charges which include attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, crimen injuria and contravention of the Cybercrimes Act and Firearms Control Act.