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Today, the Johannesburg High Court is set to announce the bail status of the accused in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case. The victim, Kluyts, was found dead in George Lea Park in Sandton last October while participating in a park run.
According to reports from Jacaranda FM, the male suspect facing charges of culpable homicide in the killing of Kluyts, a pregnant primary school teacher, was taken into custody the following month. He has been detained since December after his initial bail application was denied. The charges against him include premeditated murder, rape, and robbery.
The accused has appeared in court on multiple occasions. During the recent court appearance in May, the case was adjourned until July. The accused claims he found Kluyts’ body near a dam and removed her clothing but denies any sexual assault intentions.
However, CCTV footage presented in court showed the accused wearing a blue T-shirt belonging to Kluyts. The court declined to grant bail, citing efforts to prevent any potential tampering with evidence linking him to the crime.
Today, the accused may present an appeal, and the judge will decide whether he will remain in custody pending trial or be released.
