All suspects in Fleurs killing intend to plead not guilty

JOHANNESBURG - The murder case of footballer Luke Fleurs has been postponed to 2 May.

The six suspects implicated in his murder returned to the Roodepoort Magistrate's court on Thursday.

They face charges including murder, robbery, possession of a firearm and obstructing justice.

The Kaizer Chiefs defender was killed during a failed hijacking at a Honeydew petrol station earlier this month.

Thursday's court proceedings reveal that accused six has two previous convictions for housebreaking, while the other accused have none. 

All six intent to plead not guilty.