The case against Anton Bouwer, the former Pomona businessman accused of a brutal quadruple murder, was once again postponed when he appeared in the Kempton Park Regional Court on December 5. Bouwer, who stands accused of killing his parents, step-daughter, and domestic worker on January 22, 2024, will remain in custody over the Christmas period as his trial continues to unfold. The court adjourned the matter to February 7, 2025, with both the defense and the prosecution awaiting further developments.
In today’s proceedings, the court heard that the state had established a link between Bouwer and a separate case dating back to 2011. The specifics of the 2011 case were not revealed in court, and it was indicated that these details would be presented at a later stage in the trial. The revelation has raised further intrigue, as the state appears to be building a broader case against Bouwer that could include additional charges, potentially shedding new light on his past actions.
The state also confirmed that it had received the post-mortem results for the four victims, which will play a crucial role in the ongoing investigation and trial. Bouwer is accused of killing his parents, Bettie (73) and Robert (78) Bouwer, in their Bredell home on January 22, before allegedly moving on to kill his stepdaughter, Natasha Bouwer (22), and domestic worker Elizabeth Mahlangu (56) at a house in Fairleads, Benoni, later that same day. The circumstances surrounding the murders have shocked the community, and the case has garnered significant media attention.
In addition to the quadruple murder charges, Bouwer is also facing a charge of attempted murder for the shooting of his wife, Adelle. According to reports, Adelle survived the attack and has since been providing crucial information to the authorities. Bouwer’s actions on the day of the murders have led to widespread outrage and disbelief, with many questioning what drove the accused to commit such heinous acts against his own family and household staff.
Bouwer’s legal proceedings have been marked by his decision to abandon his bail application during a court appearance in March 2024. Since then, he has remained in custody, awaiting the continuation of the trial. His legal team has yet to present a formal defense, and much of the case remains shrouded in mystery. The delay in the trial has left many wondering whether the full scope of Bouwer’s motives will be revealed as the case progresses.
With Bouwer remanded in custody until his next appearance in February, the community, as well as the families of the victims, must wait for justice to take its course. The upcoming proceedings are expected to bring new revelations as the prosecution prepares to present its evidence and further detail Bouwer’s alleged crimes. As the case develops, it will undoubtedly continue to captivate public attention, particularly given the chilling nature of the charges against him.
