Triple murder accused Eugene Botha’s bail hearing was again postponed at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court where he appeared before the magistrate yesterday.

He was taken into custody on January 2 and is accused of murdering his mother Jane, father Johan, and sister Suné Botha.

His next court appearance will be on April 8.

Botha, charged with three counts of murder, also faces charges of being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

On his third appearance in the triple murder case, in contrast to his second appearance, none of his relatives were present.

Once the case was remanded, Botha was taken back into custody.

Initially, the state asked for 12 weeks to extend its investigation.

After the defence rebutted, the court gave the state eight weeks to complete its inquiry.

As reported by Germiston City News on January 4, Elsburg police found the victims wrapped in blankets on the back of a bakkie.