The murder case against former Kempton Park hairdresser Denise Hattingh resumed in the Kempton Park Regional Court this morning, April 17.

Hattingh’s defence lawyer, Obed Lewete, told the court he has experienced difficulties consulting with his client.

He explained that a person had arrived at his office with further information, and he required additional time to verify the details and consult with Hattingh as well as another complainant before the matter could proceed.

As a result, the case was postponed to May 21.

Previously reported: DENISE HATTINGH: Case can go to trial – Lawyer, Obed Lewete

The previous court appearance on March 27 also saw the matter postponed for the submission of admissions.

At the time, Lewete stated he had instructions to lodge representations with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

@kemptonexpress The murder case against former Kempton Park hairdresser Denise Hattingh resumed in the Kempton Park Regional Court this morning, April 17. Hattingh’s defence lawyer, Obed Lewete, told the court he has experienced difficulties consulting with his client. He explained that a person had arrived at his office with further information, and he required additional time to verify the details and consult with Hattingh as well as another complainant before the matter could proceed. As a result, the case was postponed to May 21. The previous court appearance on March 27 also saw the matter postponed for the submission of admissions. At the time, Lewete stated he had instructions to lodge representations with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). “The matter can be placed on the roll for trial, and I will argue that this is not premeditated,” he said. Lewete also confirmed that the defence does not require assessors in the matter and noted that Hattingh was unwell. During Hattingh’s March 4 court appearance, the 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 DPP, and both the defence and prosecution are still awaiting a decision. #kemptonexpress #kemptonpark #localnews #kempton #Crime #Police #Arrest #crimetok #incourt #court #Murder #DeniseHattingh #TiktokNews ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress

“The matter can be placed on the roll for trial, and I will argue that this is not premeditated,” he said. Lewete also confirmed that the defence does not require assessors in the matter and noted that Hattingh was unwell.

During Hattingh’s March 4 court appearance, the defence submitted representations requesting that she be charged under the minimum sentence of 15 years rather than life imprisonment, as sought by the State.

Also read: Denise Hattingh: State finalises investigation

These representations were made to the DPP, and both the defence and prosecution are still awaiting a decision.

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

Hattingh was arrested on May 16 after police issued a lookout for her in connection with Greeff’s murder the previous night.