Update
GEORGE NEWS - The case against Damian du Plessis (40), who is facing charges in connection with the house fire in George South on 3 August, has been postponed to 2 December as investigators await outstanding evidence.
Du Plessis appeared in the George Magistrate’s Court on Monday 2 November, where it was placed on record that cellphone evidence, ballistics and DNA results are still outstanding.
Du Plessis has not yet pleaded, and no additional charges were brought during Monday’s proceedings.
He previously abandoned his bail application and remains in custody.
The identity and gender of the deceased have also not yet been confirmed or officially released.
Du Plessis faces charges of arson, defeating the ends of justice, and violating a corpse.
Previous articles:
- Damian du Plessis arson case postponed for further investigation
- Damian du Plessis: New charge added in arson case
- Damian du Plessis bail application postponed to 20 August in George house fire case
- Man accused in fatal George house fire identified as Damian du Plessis
- Body found in burnt-out George house, arson suspect arrested
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- Liggaam in huis gevind na brand in George
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