The murder trial of former Kempton Park hairdresser, Denise Hattingh, was once again postponed this afternoon, September 16 to allow Hattingh time to review her plea statement.

She appeared in the Kempton Park Regional Court and her case was postponed to September 30 when she will have a chance to read her revised statement to the court as evidence.

The plea and trial for the matter, which has faced a series of delays, was initially scheduled to begin on September 1 but was later rescheduled by the court for September 8.

At the September 8 sitting, Hattingh’s attorney, Obed Lewete said he still needed to draft the plea.

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Today, Lewete told the court that while the plea was drafted he still needed to consult with Hattingh to ensure she agrees with its contents and to obtain her signature, resulting in the next court date being set for September 30.

Earlier delays included Hattingh and several other female prisoners not being transported from Johannesburg Prison to Kempton Park Regional Court on July 9, for reasons that remain unclear.

@kemptonexpress Denise Hattingh – September 16, 2024: The murder trial of former Kempton Park hairdresser, Denise Hattingh, was once again postponed this afternoon, September 16 to allow Hattingh time to review her plea statement. She appeared in the Kempton Park Regional Court and her case was postponed to September 30 when she will have a chance to read her revised statement to the court as evidence. The plea and trial for the matter, which has faced a series of delays, was initially scheduled to begin on September 1 but was later rescheduled by the court for September 8. At the September 8 sitting, Hattingh’s attorney, Obed Lewete said he still needed to draft the plea. Today, Lewete told the court that while the plea was drafted he still needed to consult with Hattingh to ensure she agrees with its contents and to obtain her signature, resulting in the next court date being set for September 30. Earlier delays included Hattingh and several other female prisoners not being transported from Johannesburg Prison to Kempton Park Regional Court on July 9, for reasons that remain unclear. Proceedings were also held up earlier in the year while the case docket remained with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for directives. Other postponements occurred due to administrative and medical reasons. Hattingh’s June 19 appearance was postponed because of an outstanding medical report, while a similar delay happened on June 5 as the court awaited a report from Johannesburg Prison. Her attorney, Obed Lewete, confirmed that Hattingh was in good health and ready for trial. “We are ready for trial on any given date,” he said. 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. #kemptonexpress #kemptonpark #crimetok #Crime #SAPS #kempton #TiktokNews #Murder #court #incourt #DeniseHattingh #localnews ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress

Proceedings were also held up earlier in the year while the case docket remained with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for directives.

Other postponements occurred due to administrative and medical reasons. Hattingh’s June 19 appearance was postponed because of an outstanding medical report, while a similar delay happened on June 5 as the court awaited a report from Johannesburg Prison.

Her attorney, Obed Lewete, confirmed that Hattingh was in good health and ready for trial. “We are ready for trial on any given date,” he said.

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.