Following a marathon trial, Judge Dayalin Chetty handed down his verdict in the Port Elizabeth High Court yesterday.
The remaining counts of conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and defeating the ends of justice fell
away.
He was visibly flushed as the judgment was handed down.
Sinethemba Nenembe was found guilty of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
Zolani Sibeko was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, but was acquitted on the other charges.
Jayde’s family, including her father Derrick, Michelle and Toni Inggs, as well as a sea of “Justice for Jayde” supporters, were overcome with emotion, embraced one another and applauded in celebration.
Panayiotou’s family members were seen crying and bowed their heads as the businessman was taken down to the cells.
Sentencing proceedings will get under way on November 17.