More than three years after German tourist Nick Frischke disappeared while hiking on Karbonkelberg in Hout Bay, there is still no trace of him.
The trial of four men accused of being found in possession of his belongings has resumed in the Wynberg Regional Court. All four have pleaded not guilty.
The case relates to the disappearance of 22-year-old German tourist Nick Frischke, who vanished while hiking the Karbonkelberg trail in February 2023. The accused – Carlo and Melvin Geunantin, Vanroy Petersen and Ishaam Fischer – allegedly robbed Frischke during his hike.
They face charges of aggravated robbery, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as gang-related offences in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
Among the items recovered on the day of their arrest was a backpack later identified as belonging to Frischke. The backpack was booked into evidence at the Hout Bay Police Station.
Frischke has not been seen since his disappearance.
His family described their experience as a "nightmare" and continues to campaign for answers three years later. His mother Jana is hopeful that someone will come forward to say what happened to him.
The trial of four men accused of being found in possession of his belongings has resumed in the Wynberg Regional Court. All four have pleaded not guilty.
The case relates to the disappearance of 22-year-old German tourist Nick Frischke, who vanished while hiking the Karbonkelberg trail in February 2023. The accused – Carlo and Melvin Geunantin, Vanroy Petersen and Ishaam Fischer – allegedly robbed Frischke during his hike.
They face charges of aggravated robbery, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as gang-related offences in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
Among the items recovered on the day of their arrest was a backpack later identified as belonging to Frischke. The backpack was booked into evidence at the Hout Bay Police Station.
Frischke has not been seen since his disappearance.
His family described their experience as a "nightmare" and continues to campaign for answers three years later. His mother Jana is hopeful that someone will come forward to say what happened to him.