Johan kotze
Modimolle Monster denied leave to appeal
The NPA says the ruling sends a strong message during women's month.
Johan Kotze will now try for a third time to overturn his murder conviction for killing his estranged wife.
Johan Kotze claims his trail was unfair and he'll take it to the highest court in the country for a review.
In July 2013 the High Court in Pretoria handed down a life sentence to her former husband Johan Kotze.
Johan Kotze and his three co-accused were denied leave to appeal in the North Gauteng High Court.
Johan Kotze's former best friend says he has no grace for the 'Modimolle Monster'.
Judge Bert Bam described Ina Bonnette's gang-rape as "gruesome, shocking and merciless".
The North Gauteng High Court has sentenced Johan Kotze to life imprisonment.
Johan Kotze and his three co-accused will face sentencing on Wednesday.
Johan Kotze appealed to the High Court to sentence him to a maximum of 15 years behind bars.
Johan Kotze will have one last chance to appeal for a more lenient sentence.
‘Modimolle Monster’ Johan Kotze’s best friend welcomed the North Gauteng High Court ruling.
Johan Kotze has been found guilty of gang-rape, murder and kidnapping.
The court has heard conflicting statements by the man dubbed the 'Modimolle Monster'.
Judgment against Johan Kotze and three co-accused is expected in the North Gauteng High Court.
The judge in the ‘Modimolle Monster’ trial will have the weekend to consider conflicting evidence.
All the accused deny they knew Andries Sithole was HIV positive at the time of the attack on Ina Bonnette.
Johan Kotze's lawyer Piet Greyling wants his client to be acquitted.
Johan Kotze’s lawyer accused Ina Bonnette of making false claims against her alleged attacker.