Case against man accused of starting Overstrand fire postponed
Shelton April made his second appearance in the Caledon Magistrates Court earlier on Monday.
CAPE TOWN – The case against the man accused of starting a fire in the Overstrand has been postponed to later this month for a formal bail application.
Shelton April made his second appearance in the Caledon Magistrates Court earlier on Monday.
The deadly fire is believed to have been caused by a flare shot off on New Year’s Eve.
A woman in Pringle Bay died from smoke inhalation and several houses have been destroyed.
The blaze has been contained in Betty's Bay and Hermanus.
(Edited by Leeto M Khoza)
