Charlene’s murder on 27 May 2023 shocked Pretoria.
Charlene’s murder on 27 May 2023 shocked Pretoria. 11 May 2026 -almost 3 years later YET ANOTHER DELAY. The matter took an unexpected turn this morning when the accused’s legal representative, Adv Jacobs, brought an application to withdraw from the case. The defence raised concerns regarding an incomplete state post mortem report. According to the defence, they intend relying on certain medical aspects allegedly not addressed in the original report and would like to obtain a private post mortem report. However, the accused cannot afford the services of a private pathologist. Court adjourned briefly for state prosecutor Adv Molokome to explore possible alternatives through Legal Aid. 42-year-old Charlene Pretorius, who was killed after being set alight allegedly by her husband Stephan Pretorius in May 2023 repeatedly sought protection h aving endured years of domestic abuse during her 16-year marriage. The matter appeared in the Pretoria High Court on...