CAPE TOWN – The Wellington Magistrates Courtroom has heard one of many males implicated within the homicide of acclaimed author Winnie Rust withdrew cash from her account quarter-hour after she was killed.
Nigel and Johannes Plaatjies formally utilized for bail immediately.
The matter has been postponed to subsequent week.
They allegedly killed the seventy seven-yr-previous in her residence final month.
Investigating Officer Cornelius de Lange says Nigel made three ATM withdrawals, utilizing the slain writer’s financial institution playing cards, instantly after the deadly assault.
The 18-yr-previous and his co-accused uncle Johannes additionally allegedly used the sufferer’s bank card to purchase a number of gadgets at numerous shops in Paarl.
Nigel later admitted to being on the scene however claims his uncle pressured him to distract the sufferer whereas he stole her belongings.
He claims when he returned to the kitchen after accumulating extra gadgets from one other room, the sufferer was lifeless.
Whereas Nigel has pleaded not responsible to fees of theft and homicide, Johannes is but to plead.
Each males consider their launch is within the curiosity of justice.
(Edited by Refilwe Pitjeng)