The Star Early Edition

Tests for serial murder suspect

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AN ALLEGED serial killer who targeted women in the Onderstepo­ort area in Pretoria North will undergo psychiatri­c observatio­n for a month. Andries Makgae, 53, appeared briefly in the high court in Pretoria yesterday, where his trial was postponed to July 27. Judge Mmonoa Teffo referred Makgae for mental observatio­n at Weskoppies Psychiatri­c Hospital to determine if he can stand trial. Makgae stands accused of raping and murdering four women, raping a sixth victim and murdering his best friend by setting him and his house alight.

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