Accused father denied bail
Bail was denied for the Springs man who is accused of abusing his wife and children for years.
It was his fourth appearance in the Springs Regional Court this morning (June 5).
Magistrate Roy le Roux denied the man bail and the case was postponed for the start of the trial on June 12.
The charges against him are child abuse, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, defeating the ends of justice, attempted murder and rape.
While the charges were not read to him and he was not asked to plead, reading the accused’s affidavit, le Roux noted that he plans to plead not guilty to all charges.
During the bail application, the accused asked for legal aid to represent him at his next court appearance.Commenting on the murder charge, le Roux’s said: “I foresee the possibility the child could have died”.
His finding was as a result of Brigadier Doctor Gerard Labuschagne’s expert opinion and information contained in the medical reports.
“Because of these reports and the psychologists expert opinion the state has a strong case,” he said.
The wife of the accused mentioned in her statement she “sympathises with the her husband”.
The man was arrested on May 23 after his 11-year-old son ran to the neighbours for help.
He as allegedly assaulted by his father.
The wife of the accused and all five of her children had allegedly been abused by the accused before police rescued them from the house in which he was holding them captive .
She claims he raped her when she refused him sexual intercourse.
The children are being kept at a place of safety and the mother is staying with a relative.
The courtroom was not packed today and only a few people were visible.
After le Roux announced “bail is denied”, a loud chorus of “yes” could be heard.
Some of those in attendance were in tears, and others just stared at the accused when he walked from the courtroom back to the cells downstairs.
Andries Ferreira from Mad Rage Against Child Abuse said it is like receiving an award.
“It is an reward for our hard work,” he said.
“I am crying tears of relief,” said Margie Harber from Wild Wild Angels.
The accused is remanded in custody at Modderbee Prison and will appear in court again on June 12.
I hope this pig rots in hell! Bring back the death penalty! I hope he does get it right to kill himself a slow painful death that’s what he deserves! May GOD punish him in great ways!
I hope the children gets help and can get over this horror! May GOD protect them from now on!