The case of Annanias Mathe, the Mozambican national charged with escaping from Pretoria’s C-Max prison, was postponed in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The case was postponed to July 16 for a provisional date to ”centralise” all the charges against Mathe.
Mathe, wearing a light brown jersey and grey trousers, looked in better health than at previous appearances, and at times even managed a smile.
His feet were shackled and he was also handcuffed.
Mathe (31) also faces 76 charges other charges.
These include: 16 charges of housebreaking with intent to steal; theft; three charges of indecent assault; four of robbery; two of attempted rape; attempted housebreaking; unlawful possession of housebreaking implements; 12 counts of malicious damage to property; two counts of corruption; theft from a motor vehicle; and two counts of escaping from lawful custody.
Mathe gained notoriety after he escaped from C-Max prison in December last year.
Nine correctional services officials have since been suspended pending an investigation as how Mathe escaped from the secure prison. — Sapa