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  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Henri van Breda moved from Pollsmoor to Drakenstein prison

    Van Breda had been detained in the hospital section of Pollsmoor since his conviction two weeks ago. He will now be in the general population section at Drakenstein.

    1448 days ago
  • Convicted murder Henri van Breda in the Western Cape High Court on 7 June 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    NPA: Van Breda will serve at least 25 years before parole considered

    The 23-year-old has been handed three life sentences for killing his parents and older brother, 15 years for the attempted murder of his younger sister and 12 months for defeating the administration of justice.

    1448 days ago
  • Convicted murderer Henri van Breda in the Western Cape High Court on 7 June 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Henri Van Breda’s legal team to appeal conviction & sentence

    The 23-year-old was on Thursday handed three life sentences for killing his parents and older brother, and 15 years for the attempted murder of his younger sister.

    1449 days ago
  • FILE: Henri van Breda. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Judge Desai: Henri Van Breda meant to cause his family 'unbridled harm'

    Judge Siraj Desai has described the axe attacks on Martin, Teresa, Rudi, and Marli van Breda as "savage and continuous."

    1449 days ago
  • FILE: Triple murder accused, Henri van Breda, made a brief appearance in the Western Cape High Court on 27 March 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Desai: Henri van Breda showed no remorse

    On Thursday, Van Breda was handed multiple life sentences for the deadly attack on his family in 2015.

    1449 days ago
  • Convicted murderer Henri van Breda in the Western Cape High Court on 7 June 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    3 life sentences for family murderer Henri van Breda

    23-year-old Henri van Breda was found guilty of killing his parents and older brother and severely injuring his younger sister in an axe attack in 2015.

    1449 days ago
  • Family axe murderer Henri van Breda speaking to his lawyers during sentencing procedures at the Western Cape High Court on 5 June. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    All eyes on Henri van Breda as sentencing to be delivered

    The Western Cape High Court has been asked to consider his age and the fact that he's a first-time offender as mitigating factors when it hands down sentence on Thursday.

    1449 days ago
  • Family axe murderer Henri van Breda speaking to his lawyers during sentencing procedures at the Western Cape High Court on 5 June. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    Van Breda defence fails to give reasons for court to find mercy

    Van Breda's legal team only focused on two aspects during mitigating argument on Tuesday: his young age, and the fact that he's a first time offender.

    1450 days ago
  • Convicted murderer, Henri van Breda appeared in the Western Cape High Court on 5 June 2018 for sentencing proceedings. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] Van Breda shows no remorse, maintains innocence

    Sentencing proceedings for convicted murderer Henri van Breda begin on Tuesday.

    1451 days ago
  • Family axe murderer Henri van Breda speaking to his lawyers during sentencing procedures at the Western Cape High Court on 5 June. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    Henri van Breda emotional at counselling sessions, court told

    The family axe murderer has been convicted of killing his parents and older brother, and for the attempted murder of his younger sister in their Stellenbosch home in January 2015.

    1451 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] Henri van Breda sentencing arguments

    The Western Cape High Court is hearing argument in the sentencing of convicted murderer Henri van Breda.

    1451 days ago
  • FILE: Triple murder accused Henri van Breda appears in the Western Cape High Court  on 12 February 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Triple axe murderer Henri van Breda faces sentencing

    Van Breda killed his parents and older brother, and seriously injured his younger sister at their Stellenbosch home in 2015. He was convicted late last month.

    1451 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    'We are not expecting anything less than life for each of the murders'

    Convicted murderer Henri van Breda faces life in prison after he was found guilty of murdering his parents and older brother and seriously injured his sister.

    1465 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] Henri van Breda found guilty on all charges

    Henri van Breda has been on trial for the murder of his parents and older brother and maiming his younger sister in an attack at their Stellenbosch home in January 2015.

    1466 days ago
  • FILE: Henri van Breda in the Western Cape High Court on 21 May 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] NPA commends police & prosecutors on Van Breda verdict

    Henri Van Breda was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.

    1466 days ago
  • [LIVE BLOG] Henri van Breda guilty on all counts

    Judge Siraj Desai described Van Breda as an unimpressive witness who contradicted himself on the stand.

    1466 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Judge: Van Breda’s wounds similar to those described in books of self-injuries

    Judge Siraj Desai says if the court finds some of Van Breda’s injuries were self-inflicted, it could significantly impact his credibility.

    1466 days ago
  • FILE: Triple murder accused, Henri van Breda, in the Western Cape High Court on 27 March 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Henri van Breda guilty of murder, attempted murder

    The judgment also finds Henri Van Breda guilty of defeating the ends of justice because he tampered with the crime scene and hurt himself.

    1466 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Desai: Axe used to kill Van Breda family same one kept in the home

    Judgment is currently being handed down in Henri van Breda's murder trial in the Western Cape High Court.

    1466 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in the Western Cap High Court on 21 May 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    No security breach at Van Breda house, court finds

    Scrutiny of security at the De Zalze Estate played a significant role in the murder trial.

    1466 days ago
  • Henri van Breda awaits judgment in his murder trial on 21 May 2018 in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH LIVE] Henri van Breda judgment

    Henri van Breda stands accused of killing his parents and older brother and maiming his younger sister in an attack at their Stellenbosch home in January 2015.

    1466 days ago
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