Amy’Leigh de Jager Kidnapping

The kidnapping had gripped the nation but when the suspects were announced, anger just erupted!

On Monday, 2 September 2019 at 7:40 a.m., Amy’Leigh De Jager was kidnapped by four unknown suspects. The 72 hour Specialised Response Plan was then activated. Amy-Leigh was recovered 19 hours later.

Three accused: Tharina Human (27), the mastermind and teacher of Amy’Leigh, Laetitia Nel (40) and Pieter van Zyl (50) have been arrested.

Amy Leigh

2020

09 January `20, Thu - 15:00

Court Appearance – Tharina Human, Laetitia Nel, Pieter van Zyl

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No high court date has been received for the kidnapping case of Amy’Leigh de Jager, the Vanderbiljpark magistrate’s court heard on Thursday. State prosecutor Luanda Ngcobo asked that the matter be postponed to 25 February to await a high court trial date. The accused, Tharina Human (27) Pieter van Zyl (50) Laetitia Nel (40) and Bafokeng Molemohi (24) made a brief court appearance.

25 February `20, Tue - 10:00

Court Appearance – Case Postponed Again

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The case against the accused has been postponed to 27 March 2020 for a trial date to be set in the high court in Johannesburg.

27 March `20, Fri - 10:00

Case Postponed due to Covid-19 lockdown

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The case has been postponed until further notice due to Covid-19 and the associated lockdown regulations.

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