A man convicted of murdering Fochville traffic warden Piter Eddy has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment after stabbing him in the chest during an argument at a tavern.
Johannes Fourie, also known as “Buda”, was sentenced for murder on August 27, 2026, and was further declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the murder happened on November 2, 2024, after Eddy had searched Fourie while performing his official duties earlier that day.
“The court heard that on 02 November 2024, Mr Piter Eddy, a traffic warden, was fatally stabbed once in the chest by Fourie at a tavern in Fochville following an argument and fled the scene,” Nevhuhulwi said.
She said Fourie fled after the attack, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Police traced accused to his residence
Nevhuhulwi said police subsequently traced Fourie to his residence, where he was arrested.
“The murder weapon was also recovered during the arrest,” she said.
The case was later transferred to the Provincial Investigation Unit for further investigation.
Nevhuhulwi said the work of the investigation team ultimately contributed to securing Fourie’s conviction.
“The investigating team is commended for for their diligent work in ensuring that the accused face the full might of the law,” she said.
SAPS welcomes 15-year sentence
Nevhuhulwi said the conviction and sentence sent a strong message about attacks against law enforcement officers and others who serve their communities.
“This conviction sends a clear message that attacks on law enforcement officers and those who serve to protect our communities will not go unpunished,” she said.
She said SAPS Gauteng remained committed to pursuing perpetrators of violent crimes and ensuring that victims and their families received justice.
