Update: August 2
The man who stands accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the arm with a syringe has not been rearrested since failing to appear for his trial on August 17.
Mr Lismore Basson was to begin facing charges of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, but he was nowhere to be seen.
However, he allegedly made an appearance the next day – when his name was not on the roll – and his trial was postponed to July 25.
Ms Iris da Silva, his accuser, knew nothing about the new court date, as she was awaiting news of his arrest.
A warrant was issued for Basson the day he failed to show for his trial.
Yet, this was apparently cancelled when he arrived the following day.
Da Silva said she was not notified that another court date had been set.
Apparently, the investigating officer also only heard about the new date on the day.
Both attended the trial on June 25, when it was postponed again until August 15.
Da Silva claimed she had received another two messages from someone close to Basson.
On July 19, she received two messages from someone who claimed to be working with Basson at a butchery in Hazyview.
The person allegedly denied sending them.
Both messages Lowvelder saw were sent after 20:00.
The police are aware of these.
Col Leonard Hlathi, spokesman for the police, confirmed that the issue of the messages were being investigated.
“There is nothing the police can do if the court cancels Basson’s arrest warrant,” he continued.
“But he can’t keep doing this. You can’t show up at court when it suits you. The court should be respected. I am sure that if this continues, drastic measures will be taken by the court.”
Update: July 18
The complainant was there, as well as three state witnesses, the prosecutor and the magistrate.
Yet, Mr Lismore Basson failed to show up for his own trial.
Basson stands accused of allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend with a syringe filled with his own blood.
He faces charges of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm.
Basson, who was arrested on February 1, has been representing himself in court.
When he failed to appear by 11:00 on Wednesday, magistrate Mr NK Makhaya authorised a warrant for his arrest with immediate effect.
Update: April 4:
Police have still not rearrested Mr Lismore Basson, despite him apparently breaking his bail conditions.
He stands accused of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the arm with a syringe filled with his own blood.
Update: March 27
The man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend with a vial of his own blood, apparently broke his bail conditions.
Mr Lismore Basson was arrested on February 1 after stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Ms Iris da Silva twice in the arm with a syringe.
On the day of his previous court appearance, March 8, he started sending Da Silva text messages.
Those Lowvelder saw, were sent from the same number he used to communicate with Da Silva before their break-up in December.
Col Leonard Hlathi, spokesman for the police, confirmed that a complaint had been lodged against the accused.
“The investigation is still at a sensitive stage right now,” he told Lowvelder. “The police is looking into this matter very seriously.”
At the time of going to press, Basson had not been rearrested.
NELSPRUIT – The man who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend with a syringe filled with his own blood is to appear in court again on April 18.
The case was postponed in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Magistrate Mr Mandla Sambo granted the prosecution’s request that it be postponed for further investigation.
Mr Lismore Basson stands accused of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm after he apparently stabbed Ms Iris da Silva twice in the arm with a syringe.
The incident occurred at her place of work on February 1. At the time, Da Silva had a protection order against Basson.
Police said he could be charged with attempted murder if he was found to be HIV positive.
The accused was granted R2 000 bail by the court on February 5, but was not released that day as he failed to pay the bail bond.
However, on Friday Basson appeared with his father. He again represented himself.
He said that he had been sticking to his bail conditions.
These included that he have no contact with Da Silva, her mother or daughter in any way until the case had been finalised.
“I have not and I do not wish to contact this person,” he said.
Da Silva did not have another protection order issued against him since his release on bail.
