The case against former Kempton Park hairdresser Denise Hattingh, who is accused of murder, resumed in the Kempton Park Regional Court this morning, March 4.

The matter was postponed to March 27.

Hattingh’s defence submitted representations requesting that she be charged under the minimum sentence of 15 years, rather than life imprisonment, as sought by the State.

These representations were made to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and both the defence and prosecution are awaiting a decision.

Watch: Denise Hattingh back in court, March 4, 2025

@kemptonexpress Denise Hattingh in court March 4, 2025 – The case against former Kempton Park hairdresser Denise Hattingh, who is accused of murder, resumed in the Kempton Park Regional Court this morning, March 4. The matter was postponed to March 27. Hattingh’s defence submitted representations requesting that she be charged under the minimum sentence of 15 years, rather than life imprisonment, as sought by the State. These representations were made to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and both the defence and prosecution are awaiting a decision. However, the control prosecutor was unavailable today to provide an update on whether the application is being considered. During her last court appearance on January 29, Hattingh shocked the court with her noticeable weight loss. At today’s proceedings, her lawyer, Obed Lewete, stated that she struggles to keep food down. “She is being fed and taken care of, but she can’t keep food down,” said Lewet. Previously, Lewete requested that the State not pursue charges of premeditated murder, stating that Hattingh intends to plead guilty to killing 29-year-old Markus Greeff on May 15 last year at a property on West Street in Pomona. #TiktokNews #kemptonexpress #kemptonpark #localnews #kempton #incourt #Crime #court #Police #Arrest #DeniseHattingh ♬ Peaceful Mind – Elevator Music & Soft Background Music

However, the control prosecutor was unavailable today to provide an update on whether the application is being considered.

During her last court appearance on January 29, Hattingh shocked the court with her noticeable weight loss.

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At today’s proceedings, her lawyer, Obed Lewete, stated that she struggles to keep food down.

“She is being fed and taken care of, but she can’t keep food down,” said Lewet.

Previously, Lewete requested that the State not pursue charges of premeditated murder, stating that Hattingh intends to plead guilty to killing 29-year-old Markus Greeff on May 15 last year at a property on West Street in Pomona.