A Fish Hoek man accused of murdering Crystal Newman from Ocean View has been released on bail.
Neman’s body was discovered by SANparks workers wrapped in a blue sheet and dumped in bushes near Red Hill Road two weeks ago.
Newman had a bump to the head and the right side of her face was swollen.
The man was arrested after a third party allegedly reported him to police.
Newman was buried on Saturday 23 August where a placard demonstration was held.
The man appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday 25 August and the case was postponed to Monday 1 September. During this time he remained in custody at Pollsmoor Prison.
Police spokesperson Captain Stephen Knapp confirmed the man was released on R1000 bail.
Newman’s friends and family attended the court proceedings. The man has not yet pleaded.
Knapp says bail was not opposed by police and the next appearance is on Friday 28 November.