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The Herald
21-05-2025
- The Herald
‘She died on my watch' — Evans
'I am the one who discovered the body ... she died on my watch.' These were the chilling words of Rob Evans, the man accused of beating and strangling Bay mother Vanessa van Rensburg to death. Her body was found at his Oyster Bay holiday home during the early hours of April 20. In addition to murder, Evans faces charges of kidnapping, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice. The state claims that Evans 'disturbed the crime scene and delayed medical assistance for the deceased'. Evans, under cross-examination in the Humansdorp Regional Court on Wednesday morning, faced a fierce line of questioning from state prosecutor Bianca Burger, who accused him of misleading the court about the viability of his businesses should he be jailed. Burger argued that his brother, Colin, who was a joint shareholder, could manage the operations in his absence. She also pointed to inconsistencies in Evans' founding affidavit, where he admitted knowing early on that he was a suspect. Asked how he knew, Evans replied that it was conveyed to him by his attorneys. 'I am the one who found her body ... she died on my watch. I was there,' he said. His lawyer, Paul Roelofse, swiftly interjected — reminding Evans that anything he said could be used against him. Magistrate Deidre Dickson also told Evans that those details usually emerged in a trial. Evans and Colin co-own several businesses, including Algoa Plastics, BoxPak and Barleda 186 CC. He holds a 60% share in each, with Colin holding the remaining 40% The case continues after the lunch adjournment. The Herald
The Herald
16-05-2025
- The Herald
Family bring Vanessa's ashes to court as boyfriend set to appear
Gqeberha business owner Rob Evans will make his second appearance in the Humansdorp magistrate's court on Friday morning after his arrest for the alleged murder of his girlfriend. The family of slain mom-of-two Vanessa van Rensburg were also at court, holding a wooden box containing her ashes. Speaking to The Herald, her grieving father, Johan, 60, said all he had left of his daughter was 'in that box'. Fighting back tears, he added: 'I don't sleep at night.' Johan said he wanted justice to prevail. The case was set down for Friday for a formal bail application, however early indications are that the state may ask for the matter to be postponed. Evans, 58, a former rugby player and the co-owner of Algoa Plastics, is meanwhile being detained at St Albans Prison. He was arrested at his workplace on Friday last week and charged with Van Rensburg's murder. The two had been in a relationship for about two years. The 36-year-old woman's body was discovered on the floor of Evans' Oyster Bay holiday home during the early hours of April 20. She had seemingly been beaten and strangled to death. The defence has already indicated that he will plead not guilty. This is a developing story. The Herald
The Herald
12-05-2025
- The Herald
Business owner Rob Evans appears in court for alleged murder of girlfriend
After spending the weekend behind bars, business owner Rob Evans appeared in the Humansdorp magistrate's court on Monday afternoon after his arrest for the alleged murder of his girlfriend. Evans, the 58-year-old co-owner of Algoa Plastics, was arrested at his business premises in Newton Park, Gqeberha, on Friday morning. He is accused of murdering Vanessa van Rensburg, 36, at his Oyster Bay holiday home during the Easter weekend. Security personnel discovered her bruised body on the living room floor during the early hours of Sunday, April 20. She had seemingly also been strangled. The state is opposed to his release on bail. This is a developing story. The Herald
