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Marli van Breda is listed as a State Witness

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Helga

In a couple of months time, on September 9th, there will be a pre-trial hearing of Henri van Breda, accused of killing his parents and older brother and severely injuring his sister Marli. News came out over the weekend that … Continue reading →

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Henri is Finally Arrested

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Helga

Last night it poured with rain in Cape Town. The Stellenbosch holding cell would have been cold and unfamiliar to Henri. Lying there, staring at the ceiling, pondering his future, I doubt he had much sleep. When the dreadful murders … Continue reading →

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4 Months Since the van Breda Murders

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Helga

Four  months ago today Capetonians woke to the shocking news that a Stellenbosch family, living in a prestigious gated golfing community had been viciously attacked in what appeared to be an overnight home invasion. Three of the five family members … Continue reading →

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Closing in on a Murderer – van Breda Murders – An Arrest Soon?

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Helga

Three months ago, on 26th January 2015,  most people reading this had not heard of the van Breda family who lived across two continents. South African by birth and Afrikaans by culture, they had spent several years in Australia by … Continue reading →

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Tribute To Rudi van Breda

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Helga

Rudi van Breda  lost his life in a savage attack at his home in Stellenbosch on the night of the 26th/27th January 2015. His parents were also killed that night. His sister, 16 year old Marli was critically injured. She … Continue reading →

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Family Members Can Now Visit Marli

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Helga

While the fires were raging in Cape Town, another news report came out about the van Breda murder case. But the blaze made it take second place. It’s good news that the fires are mostly out and it’s good news that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Times Story…van Breda Murders

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Helga

3-08pm The story that has gripped our city  has been the brutal attack on the Stellenbosch- based van Breda family. After asking four questions, last week, each day I look for news pertaining to the story. Today it was there in … Continue reading →

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If Henri Didn’t Do It, Who Did?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Helga

7-45am It’s been 9 days since three members of the van Breda family were murdered in a gruesome home attack. I have watched the news reports, each and everyone, as the days have passed. I’m not sure what the police … Continue reading →

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