Court 16 at the Cape Town Magistrate's Court was packed to the rafters as the two men accused of murdering controversial lawyer Pete Mihalik made their first appearance.
A strong police presence crowded the entrance to the courtroom.
The two men dressed in jeans and t-shirts appeared afraid and out of sorts.
Accused No.1 Siezwe Biyela, 26, applied for legal aid and accused No.2 Nkosinati Kumalo, 31, has 7 days to appoint a private attorney.
The pair face charges of murder, attempted murder, possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
The matter has been postponed to November 8.
NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila says the accused could still face further charges, but for now, they face only four charges.
"The accused have been remanded to Sea Point Police Station as there may be security issues if they are remanded in prisons like Pollsmoor."
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Their arrests came a day after Mihalik was gunned down while dropping off his son at school in Green Point on Tuesday morning.
Mihalik's eight-year-old son was also shot and wounded in the incident outside Reddam House School.