Ashley George murder and kidnapping case postponed to November 26
Legal proceedings involving the death of Ashley George and the disappearance of Fazel Benns will resume late next month following a consultation delay.
The murder and kidnapping case involving Ashley George and Fazel Benns has been postponed once again, with the matter now set to return to court on November 26.
According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) communications officer Magaboke Mohlatlole, the matter was postponed to allow for consultation.
The two accused, an adult and a teenager, were previously granted bail of R3 000 each.
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Bail and previous postponements
The case has experienced several postponements, with previous court appearances allowing investigators time to obtain outstanding witness statements and facilitate the disclosure of the case docket.
The matter relates to the alleged kidnapping and murder of George and Benns. George was killed, while Benns remains missing and is feared dead.
The accused are expected back in the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court on November 26 as the legal proceedings continue.
