Thabazimbi Child Assault Trial Drags On: Next Court Date Set for 21 May

Thabazimbi – The child assault trial that has deeply unsettled the Thabazimbi community remains ongoing, with the case of Ria Oberholzer, Petrus Oelofse, and Jesica Hull postponed once again — this time to 21 May 2025 for further trial proceedings.

All three accused remain out on bail.

The matter, already in court for over a year and a half, continues to draw public attention due to the serious nature of the charges. Oelofse faces allegations of sexual assault and child neglect, while Oberholzer and Hull are charged with child neglect and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

This latest postponement follows a series of delays, including one in February 2025 to accommodate school exam schedules for young victims expected to testify.