The murder case against former Kempton Park hairdresser Denise Hattingh resumed in the Kempton Park Regional Court this afternoon, June 19, but was once again postponed due to an outstanding medical report.

During Hattingh’s previous appearance on June 5, the court postponed the matter, awaiting a medical report from Johannesburg Prison.

However, when the case returned to court today, the report was still not available.

Also read: DENISE HATTINGH: Outstanding medical report delays case again

The matter has now been postponed to July 3.

Hattingh’s attorney, Obed Lewete, informed the court that he had managed to consult with his client and confirmed that her condition is improving.

He stated that he would return to the prison on June 27 for a follow-up consultation to assess her readiness for the next court proceedings.

This is the latest in a series of delays in the case.

Watch: Denise Hattigh in court on June 19.

@kemptonexpress Denise Hattingh – June 19, 2025 – The murder case against former Kempton Park hairdresser Denise Hattingh resumed in the Kempton Park Regional Court this afternoon, June 19, but was once again postponed due to an outstanding medical report. During Hattingh’s previous appearance on June 5, the court postponed the matter awaiting a medical report from Johannesburg Prison. However, when the case returned to court today, the report was still not available. The matter has now been postponed to July 3. Hattingh’s attorney, Obed Lewete, informed the court that he had managed to consult with his client and confirmed that her condition is improving. He stated that he would return to the prison on June 27 for a follow-up consultation to assess her readiness for the next court proceedings. This is the latest in a series of delays in the case. On May 21, Lewete told the court that although he was able to meet with Hattingh, she could not recall certain aspects of the case. Back on April 17, he said he had experienced difficulty consulting with her and revealed that a new individual had approached his office with information related to the case. This led to the need for further verification and additional consultations with Hattingh and another complainant. The matter was previously postponed on March 27 for the submission of admissions. At that time, Lewete stated he had received instructions to submit representations to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), arguing the case should not be treated as one of premeditated murder. He also confirmed the defence would not require assessors and noted that Hattingh was unwell. During her March 4 court appearance, the defence submitted a request that Hattingh be charged under the minimum sentence of 15 years, rather than the life sentence the State is pursuing. Both the prosecution and defence are still awaiting a decision from the DPP on this matter. Hattingh is accused of murdering 29-year-old Markus Greeff on May 15, 2024, at a property on West Street in Pomona. She was arrested the following day after police issued a search for her in connection with the crime. #kemptonpark #kempton #localnews #kemptonexpress #TiktokNews #Crime #crimetok #court #Murder #DeniseHattingh #incourt ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress

On May 21, Lewete told the court that although he was able to meet with Hattingh, she could not recall certain aspects of the case.

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Back on April 17, he said he had experienced difficulty consulting with her and revealed that a new individual had approached his office with information related to the case.

This led to the need for further verification and additional consultations with Hattingh and another complainant.

The matter was previously postponed on March 27 for the submission of admissions.

At that time, Lewete stated he had received instructions to submit representations to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), arguing the case should not be treated as one of premeditated murder.

He also confirmed the defence would not require assessors and noted that Hattingh was unwell.

Also read: DENISE HATTINGH: Defence fights for reduced sentence

During her March 4 court appearance, the defence submitted a request that Hattingh be charged under the minimum sentence of 15 years, rather than the life sentence the State is pursuing.

Both the prosecution and defence are still awaiting a decision from the DPP on this matter.

Hattingh is accused of murdering 29-year-old Markus Greeff on May 15, 2024, at a property on West Street in Pomona.

She was arrested the following day.