State mulls mental evaluation for Amanzimtoti husband accused of killing pastor wife

Werner de Jager will spend Christmas in jail and apply for bail in the new year.

De Jager, 45, appeared in the Amanzimtoti Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on a charge of murder.

State prosecutor, Nhlanhla Mkhize requested a postponement after investigations revealed that De Jager was allegedly linked to another murder. The State wanted to send De Jager for mental evaluation and to verify his home address.

There were also issues with De Jager’s medication which May asked to be delivered to the Westville Correctional Services.

Liezel, a beloved NG Kerk Suidkus Reverand had just returned from her morning jog when she was killed.

Action Society’s Ian Cameron said an example should be made of De Jager.

“It is crucial that an example is made of these so-called men who are allowed to get away with abusing and murdering those they are called to protect,” Cameron said.

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