No Bail For Rob Evans #JusticeForVanessa

Justice for Vanessa Van Rensburg: Bail Hearing Nearing The End

Play a part in getting Vanessa the justice and dignity she deserves. We can never bring her back, but we can shape how her story ends! Including the 1000s of other victims of GBV. Petitions are a recognized and valid form of public participation in South Africa. Section 17 of the South African Constitution guarantees the right to petition. Although it may not directly influence the decision-making, it allows us to create one big voice for Vanessa.

Latest Briefing:

The bail hearing for Rob Evans, accused of murdering his girlfriend Vanessa Van Rensburg, has been postponed once more at the Humansdorp Regional Court. This delay distances justice from Vanessa’s grieving family and the community seeking accountability. Evans’s lead lawyer, Danie Gouws, was absent this week, with colleague Paul Roelofse representing him. Roelofse informed the court that the defense was not yet ready to challenge the charge's classification under Schedule 6, which makes obtaining bail difficult. They plan to apply for a downgrade of this classification. The court has postponed the hearing until July 1, 2025, setting that date as the deadline for written submissions. Prosecutor Bianca Burger opposed the delay, citing concerns that Evans poses a flight risk and could intimidate witnesses if released. Vanessa’s family attended court silently, underscoring the emotional toll of these delays. The key question remains: Will justice prevail, or will Evans secure bail while the victim's family continues to wait? Next court date: July 1, 2025.

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Please Note:

This petition is intended to be against Rob Evans' being granted bail in his bail application hearing, which is being heard in the Humansdorp Regional Court and is set to continue on 1 July 2025. The signatories of this petition are all in agreement that the accused should be denied bail.

Claudette Jennifer van Rensburg    Contact the author of the petition