The case against the Brakpan man, accused of raping and murdering his niece, Jasmin, started in the Delmas High Court, this morning.
Bam spoke to the Herald shortly before trial proceedings got underway.
“It’s been an emotional roller coaster, and the last two weeks have been really hectic,” she said.
“I’ve been happy, sad and angry, and I just can’t wait for it to be over with.”
Bam told the Herald she was not ready to forgive.
“I have not forgiven him for what he’s done; maybe when everything is over, I can start forgiving, but not yet.”
Bam was in court with her family, including her father Pastor Colin Bam, whom she described as “very supportive”.
“My dad is my life,” she added.
Jasmin’s father Morné Pretorius was also present.
Two weeks have been set aside for the trial, and it is expected to be finalised by Friday, November 28.
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I agree with her! I don’t think that I would be able to forgive him so soon, or ever! But one thing is forsure and that is that God will give him what he deserves! Stay strong!
Watter Ma sal so ding vergewe,ek sou nie,doen aan hom wat hy aan Jasminqi gedoen het,n oog vir n oog,n tand vir n tand,sy het dit nie verdien nie.
Ek sou hom ook nie vergewe het nie. Ek sou hom met klippe doodgegooi het soos in die Bybelse tyd. Ons land het in elk geval geen regverdige sisteem oor nie. Als gaan in elke geval in guns van die onregverdige en skuldenaars