According to information received from Brakpan police, two weeks have been set aside for the trial, and it is expected to be finalised by Friday, November 28.
The man is in custody at the Boksburg Prison.
Body found under bed
Jasmin’s body was found under a bed in her father Morné Pretorius’s home, in Suenet Flats, along Voortrekker Road, on Saturday, December 28, last year.
She had been reported missing earlier that day.
Jasmin, who lived with her mother Sasha Lee Bam in Kempton Park, was picked up by Morné the previous day, to spend the weekend with him.
A funeral service for Jasmin was held in Brakpan on Wednesday, January 8, and she was cremated the following day, during a private service.
The case outraged the Brakpan community, who bayed for the blood of the accused and also pointed fingers at Jasmin’s parents for neglect.
The case also garnered the attention of Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwane, who attended court proceedings on Monday, January 13.
Previous articles:
Murder case postponed
Jasmin will be laid to rest next week
‘It’s about Jasmin!’
Jasmin murder accused appears in court
Jasmin laid to rest
In memory of Jasmin
Vehicle transporting Jasmin murder accused crashes
Minister attends Jasmin murder accused’s hearing
Jasmin murder case will be heard in High Court
Jasmin murder case postponed again
Jasmin murder case: Trial to start in November
