Kroonstad artist and municipal employee denied bail in girlfriend assault case
Kroonstad residents rallied against GBV and opposed the release of a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend.
A 28-year-old man, who works as a Moqhaka municipality employee and is also an artist, was denied bail on 12 October 2026 after his third court appearance. He faces charges of assaulting his girlfriend, resulting in serious injuries that required ICU treatment. The incident allegedly occurred at the victim's home after an argument over relationship issues.
The victim's mother expressed relief and happiness with the outcome, stating that their daughter was scared. The accused is set to appear in court again on 4 November 2026, facing two counts of assault and a charge of attempted murder.
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