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23 Oct 2017
Judge Desai asks about losing consciousness due to loss of oxygen. Can cause brain damage within a few minutes, Du Trevou says.
23 Oct 2017
Rudi van Breda likely to have been unconscious after blows to head. Du Trevou won't speculate on how long he would have been unconscious.
23 Oct 2017
Accused consulted Dr Van Zyl that evening. She says they had nice conversation, treated for stab wound. No indication of head injury.
23 Oct 2017
Judge Desai: bruising on forehead is a small injury.
Du-Trevou confirms, says injury to brain could be mild to moderate.
23 Oct 2017
"Vasovagal syncope occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress."
23 Oct 2017
Defence objects the questioning. Judge Desai allows the State to continue cross examination.
23 Oct 2017
Causes of loss of consciousness: medical condition (Henri doesn't have one); drug use, medication, alcohol. Adv Botha objects.
23 Oct 2017
Dependent on dizziness, consciousness of which you have no evidence, Galloway asks. Correct, Du Trevou says.
23 Oct 2017
Dr Perumal believes Rudi Van Breda would be able to make significant movement. Du Trevou says he may have been able to crawl, but not stand.
23 Oct 2017
Du Trevou was asked to comment on whether Henri could have had a 2h40m post-traumatic amnesia spell. Very common occurrence.
23 Oct 2017
Henri's plea explanation discussed. Dr du Trevou says not possible to determine if lost consciousness or recollection of incident.
