South Africa: Alleged Axe Murder 'Giggled' When Calling for Help

Call centre operator Janine Philander thought an emergency call by murder accused Henri Van Breda was a prank call after he allegedly giggled when he requested an ambulance.

Martin and Teresa van Breda with their daughter, Marli, 16, and sons, Henri, 20, left, and Rudi, 22, on a family holiday posted on Facebook (file photo).

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