Murder accused Baartman set to negotiate plea with prosecution

Johnny Baartman, accused of murdering his ex-wife and then dumping her body, had his case postponed in the Gqeberha high court on Monday to allow the defence and prosecution to negotiate a possible plea agreement.

Baartman, 59, is accused of murdering Desiree Baartman, 57, in the Bethelsdorp home they continued to share after they separated, in June 2023...

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