The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg has postponed the case against an Eldorado Park couple accused of murdering their four-year-old daughter and assaulting their three-year-old son.

It is alleged that the father assaulted and sexually abused the four-year-old girl while her mother was at work. Neighbours reportedly heard the child screaming and alerted the police.

Upon arrival, police officers found the child unconscious and suffering from severe injuries. She was transported to hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

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The father faces multiple charges, including murder, rape and child abuse. He is also accused of assaulting the three-year-old boy on March 13, 2025.

In a statement released by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), it was confirmed that the postponement follows a disclosure by the couple’s legal representative of a conflict of interest between the two accused.

The mother faces charges including murder, child abuse and failure to report sexual offences after allegedly observing injuries sustained by the child but failing to report the matter to the authorities.

The matter was adjourned to allow the father to secure separate legal representation.

It was postponed to August 20, 2026, for the appointment of legal representation for accused one and for pre-trial proceedings.