Henri van Breda trial postponed after epilepsy diagnosis
Updated | By Jacaranda FM News
It was revealed in court on Monday that Henri van Breda was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
The triple murder-accused had spent the weekend at Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic and was diagnosed after a series of medical tests.
On Monday, Van Breda's lawyer Pieter Botha told the Western Cape High Court that client had a seizure last Wednesday and was hospitalised on Thursday.
The 23-year-old was seen by neurologist Dr James Butler.
READ: Broadcast of Van Breda trial granted with conditions
Judge Siraj Desai postponed the trial to Monday 27 November, to allow Butler time to finalise a medical report.
The court heard that the report from the neurologist is likely to have an impact on the psychologist's report.
Psychologist Dr Elspeth Burke was expected to testify as a witness in Van Breda's defence on Monday.
NOW READ: Henri van Breda tampered with crime scene, court hears
Van Breda is accused of axing to death his parents and older brother in their De Zalze Estate home in January 2015.
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