The case against murder accused Cornelius Stefan van Niekerk was postponed in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court this morning (July 19).
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The State requested the postponement for outstanding investigations, which include the release of a post-mortem and collection of DNA.
At his previous appearance in court, van Niekerk abandoned his bail application.
As a result, he was remanded in custody until his next appearance on September 13.
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.
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