The murder case against Pomona businessman Anton Bouwer, accused of killing his parents, stepdaughter and domestic worker, was postponed to March 23.

This after the matter was brought forward from February 6 to February 2 due to the unavailability of the presiding judge in the Gauteng High Court sitting at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.

Bouwer previously appeared on November 24, where he pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him – four counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, one charge of unlawful possession of a firearm, one charge of unlawful possession of ammunition and a charge of defeating the ends of justice.

It is alleged that on January 22, 2024, Bouwer shot and killed his parents, Robert (78) and Bettie (73), at their home in Bredell. He allegedly then proceeded to his residence in Fairleads, where he shot and killed his stepdaughter, Natasha (23), and domestic worker Elizabeth Mahlangu (56).

His wife, Adélle (43), was also shot during the incident but survived after being airlifted to the hospital.

Meanwhile, on October 30, the State withdrew charges against Bouwer in connection with the 2011 murder of his brother, Robbie Bouwer.

Bouwer had been facing three counts in relation to the 2011 case: murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

State prosecutor Carla Britz confirmed that the charges were formally withdrawn due to insufficient evidence and that the indictment had been amended accordingly.

In December 2024, Advocate Takalani Mukhumo revealed that the State had joined the 2011 inquest docket relating to Robbie’s death with the current case Bouwer is facing.

Bouwer had previously been considered a “person of interest” in his brother’s death. He remains in custody.

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