Kirsten Kluyts murder accused denied bail

JOHANNESBURG - The accused in the murder of Joburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts will be spending New Year's behind bars, after being denied bail in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court.

READ: Kirsten Kluyts murder-accused continues bail bid

The 21-year-old has been in police custody since his arrest after being seen leaving the crime scene wearing Kluyts' t-shirt.

The accused has maintained he didn't murder her but stumbled upon her body.

Kluyts was killed in October while participating in the MyRun race.

The accused has a moment with his father before he is sent back down. His father is heard saying “Don’t be scared”

His legal team will appeal. Matter is back in court on 19 January 2024. #eNCA #KirstenKluyts pic.twitter.com/UaS0GHnPgU

— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) December 29, 2023