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Murder accused Cornelius Stefan van Niekerk abandoned his bail application in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court this afternoon.
As a result, van Niekerk was remanded in custody until his next court appearance set for July 19.
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He stands accused of murder following the death of two-year-old Chevonne Rusch on May 11.
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After his arrest on May 13, van Niekerk made his first appearance in court on May 16 where the case against him was postponed to May 25 for a formal bail application.