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Daniel Smit, who is accused of murdering Jerobejin van Wyk in Klawer on 2 February 2022, appeared briefly in the Vredendal Circuit’ Court on Monday, 7 October 2024. (Photo: NPA)
Murder accused Daniel Smit. (Photo: Supplied))
The body of 13-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk was found on Friday, 4 February 2022 by police inside a drain in Klawer. (Photo: Joyrene Kramer)
Thirteen-year-old Jerobejin van Wyk went missing on 2 February 2022. His remains, without part of his head, his arms and legs, were found in a drain on 4 February. (Photo: Joyrene Kramer)