Wife of 'Springs Monster' Testifies Before South African Court

The wife of the man dubbed the "Springs monster" has recounted details of torture and abuse she and the couple's five children suffered to the Pretoria High Court. The parents face 42 charges, including rape, child and sexual abuse, and drug dealing and possession.

The Hough Court in Pretoria (file photo).

  • South Africa:   'Springs Monster' and Wife Back in Court

    News24Wire, 7 December 2016

    The trial of the alleged "Springs monster" and his wife, who are accused of abusing their five children, is expected to continue in the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Trial of 'Springs Monster' Continues

    News24Wire, 7 November 2016

    The trial of the alleged "Springs monster" and his wife, who are accused of abusing their five children, is expected to continue in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Love Letters Read Out in 'Springs Monster' Trial

    News24Wire, 31 October 2016

    The wife of the alleged "Springs monster" wrote love letters to him saying she would never leave him, the High Court in Pretoria heard on Monday. Read more »

  • South Africa:   'Springs Monster' Due in Court

    News24Wire, 31 October 2016

    The man dubbed the "Springs monster" - who along with his wife is accused of the decade long abuse of five children - is expected to appear in the Pretoria High Court on Monday. Read more »

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