Eben Meyer

Eben Meyer (1964 - 2012)

Brief overview:

Eben (47), was beaten to death in a police holding cell in Durbanville, WC, early Saturday morning 21st April 2012. He had been photographed inebriated at a pub, after which he was arrested by the police for public disorder, and put into a cell with 8 other men. Allegedly an argument ensued, and he was found dead in the cell around 01h30.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction
  • Daniel Dyosi and Sipho Mhlanga appeared briefly in the Bellville District Court.
  • Spokesman Eric Ntabazalila said they would appear again on May 10 for a formal bail application. At their last court appearance, both suspects abandoned their bail applications. They have since had a change of heart and are now looking to bid for their freedom again. State attorney Kenneth Roberts said they are waiting for a DNA report that will hopefully provide them with evidence against the accused.
  • Roberts said they will also launch a civil claim against the police for negligence and the unlawful arrest of Meyer.
  • The two accused will return to court on 19 July to apply for bail.

Additional Biographical Information:

Links to Media articles:

• http://archive.is/5ShfY
• http://archive.is/CvvFP
• http://archive.is/bWeAj
• http://archive.is/OIIJN
• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Dec 22 2022, 7:45:58 UTC