Daughter describes wife murderer Rob Packham as kind father

Catherine Rice|Published

Daughter of convicted wife murderer Rob Packham told the court that her father is a kind and caring man, he never showed violence towards them.

Rob Packham found guilty of murdering his wife

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Western Cape High Court Judge Elize Steyn described Constantia businessman Rob Packham as an "accomplished liar" who had led a double life.

Winde confident DA will retain Western Cape

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With a quarter of votes tallied, the DA was ahead with 53. 81 percent of the votes in the Western Cape, while the ANC was sitting at 29. 48 percent.

French tourist stabbed in neck in Bo-Kaap

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A French tourist was mugged, robbed of her backpack and stabbed in the neck on Tuesday morning in Bo-Kaap.

Rape, murder accused Keith Bird case postponed

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Alleged serial rapist and murderer, former pastor Keith Bird, appeared in court where he faces two counts of murder, four of rape, theft and crimen injuria.

Rob Packham pleads not guilty to wife's murder

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Constantia businessman Rob Packham pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife in the Western Cape High Court on Monday.

Van Breda verdict: 23 april

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The marathon trial of 23-year-old Henri Van Breda will come to an end on 23 April.

City discourages stockpiling water

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The deputy mayor of the City of Cape Town has warned that authorities will crack down on the flourishing black market in water trade.

Zille welcomes army's intervention in Cape Town

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The Western Cape government has welcomed Police Minister Fikile Mbalula's decision to deploy the SANDF in gang-ridden areas in Cape Town.

I’m sorry for what I did, says Cape serial rapist

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A serial rapist told the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday that he was sorry for what he did and did not want to waste the court?s time.

Murderer Cameron Wilson sentenced to life behind bars

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Cameron Wilson clapped and smiled as he was sentenced to four life terms and 71 years for a string of convictions including murder, rape, and attempted murder.

Van Breda case postponed to Tuesday

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A blood spatter expert, due to testify in the trial of triple murder accused Henri van Breda, was unable to attend court proceedings as he was ill.

Van Breda trial: 'No unknown DNA found on crime scene'

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Every touch leaves a trace, DNA expert says

#VanBreda trial postponed to August

Catherine Rice|Published

Western Cape High Court Judge Siraj Desai on Tuesday postponed the trial against triple murder accused Henri van Breda to August 7 after the court recess.

Details of #VanBreda family's fatal injuries heard in court

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Triple murder accused, 22-year-old Henri van Breda sat with his head bowed throughout the testimony of a forensic pathologist who had conducted the post mortem examinations ...

Another forensic pathologist testifies Henri’s wounds were self-inflicted

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A professor of medicine and forensic pathology has testified that injuries sustained by Henri van Breda in the early hours of January 27, 2015 were most likely self-inflicted. ...

No pain pille for 'jovial, friendly' Henri, says doc

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Doctor Michelle van Zyl did not prescribe pain medication after examining 22-year-old Henri van Breda at the Vergelen Medi-Clinic.

Girlfriend 'killer' says he's devastated by her death

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Guatemalan murder accused claims diminished responsibility caused by drug cocktail

Guatemalan murder-accused pleads not guilty

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Diego Novella entered a plea of not guilty in the Western Cape High Court on Monday.

Trial begins for Guatemalan 'killer'

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The family of 39-year-old American marketing executive Gabriela Kabrins Alban arrived at the Western Cape High Court on Monday, determined to see justice done in ...

‘I want to murder the people around you’ said Marli #VanBreda’s ex

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Axe victim's ex-boyfriend says sending the WhatsApp message was a mistake.

Henri cries as first family takes the stand in #VanBredaTrial

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Slain family was close and loving, testifies uncle.

Four 'false alarms' on the night of #VanBreda murders

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The security system at De Zalze estate again came under the spotlight in the Western Cape High Court on Monday.

'They could've scaled the wall, entered through window'

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#VanBreda's lawyer sketches possible ways the alleged axe killers could've gained entry to the family's De Zalze Estate home.

#VanBredaTrial: No evidence of forced entry

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First cop on the scene testified that Henri smelled of alcohol the morning of the triple murder.