Cape Town - Jason Rohde is appearing in the Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court for his wife's murder last month
Rohde, who was arrested two days ago at his Bryanston home in connection with his wife Susan's death, was met with a 'media frenzy' at the court.
#JasonRohde arrives in court to snapping of cameras and journalists jostling to get a shot @News24 pic.twitter.com/zQcuwJaTw0
— Jenna Etheridge (@JennaEtheridge) 25 August 2016
Following Susan's death, an inquest docket was opened, however, the results of the State pathologist’s post mortem led to the cause of her death being changed to murder.
Rohde has said that his arrest without a warrant is "a violation of rights".
Staring straight ahead before court starts, #JasonRohde was arrested two days ago for wife's murder last month. pic.twitter.com/QlV3kRtgOk
— Jenna Etheridge (@JennaEtheridge) August 25, 2016
State has requested a 7-day postponement for #JasonRohde bail application. Defence saying this is an indulgence, not a right. @News24
— Jenna Etheridge (@JennaEtheridge) August 25, 2016