Blow by blow account of Pelser court case as it happens.

Marthinus Pelser, accused of the murder of his six-month-old baby will appear in court soon. A small contingent of the Justice for Baby Deon support group has filled the court, as well as Pelser’s family.

Presiding Magistrate Baloyi has just entered the court and Pelser should be called to the stand soon.

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