{
  "id": 1285419,
  "title": "Duncan Hoorn murder trial enters final stages as defence prepares to close its case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/duncan-hoorn-murder-trial-enters-final-stages-as-defence-prepares-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-08-16-duncan-hoorn-murder-trial-enters-final-stages-as-defence-prepares-to-close-its-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The high-profile murder trial of Duncan Hoorn is nearing its conclusion. Will the defence manage to secure their final witnesses before closing their case?",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}