Milosh Basson to remain in custody as investigation into Alnika murder continues

The family of Alnika Mitchell, 14, were relieved to hear that murder-accused Milosh Basson will remain in custody this festive season as the case against him was postponed to April 9, 2026 for further investigation.

Alnika was gunned down in front of her house in Lugmag Avenue, Factreton on December 6 while watching learners celebrate their matric farewells. She was hit by a stray bullet and ran inside her yard where she collapsed and passed away.

Alnika’s funeral service was held on Saturday.

Basson, 35, made his second appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday morning on six charges including murder, four counts of attempted murder and possession of an illegal firearm. After failing to appoint a private attorney during his first appearance, he stood in the dock without a legal representative.

The community of Factreton wore sweaters featuring Alnika’s photograph on it. They were also armed with posters demanding no bail.

Her father, Emilio Johnson said the family is still trying to come to terms with her passing but welcomes the outcome of the court proceedings that her alleged murderer will remain in custody.

He explained: “This guy doesn't know what he did to us. Our hearts are sore. Every morning when we wake up, just the thought that she is not there, no one will understand. My wife can’t even talk to me some mornings, that is how much he hurt us.

“He must know how much he hurt us. I am thankful to everyone who supports us. I am very happy he will remain in jail. He needs to stay inside that jail. If it was up to me then he needs to stay as long as he is alive inside that jail.”

Councillor Cheslyn Steenberg said that he wants the community to remember the name Milosh Basson.

Steenberg said: “They are still looking for a lawyer for him, that means there is no lawyer willing to represent him. I want to thank the legal practitioners for standing for justice. 

“Murderers must know that there should be no hide out in the system for them, irrespective of their right for representation. At the end of the day, a life was taken and they did not think about the rights of Alnika. 

“The community is here, the family is here supporting the immediate family of Alnika and we are going to do so until the day judgement is passed.”

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