South Africa: Cape Town Man Accused of Killing, Dismembering Wife in for 'Long' Wait for Psychiatric Evaluation

A man accused of dismembering his wife and dumping her body parts across Khayelitsha may be in for a long wait for a psychiatric evaluation, the Western Cape High Court heard on Friday.

Goodman Nobade appeared in the Western Cape High Court, for a pre-trial conference, on charges of murder, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, and obstructing the course of justice.

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