Family members of the couple who died during the Kliphuis Guesthouse tragedy have expressed their disappointment that judgment in the matter was postponed.
The case against Kareedouw businessman Kevin Pretorius, 47, was postponed in the city's Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday because Magistrate Vuziwe Mnyani was not ready to deliver judgment.
Pretorius faces a double murder charge after 25-year-old Jean Vosloo and his 28-year-old fiance Mari Hoon died at his guesthouse in 2020.
Toxicology reports confirmed that the engaged couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning, allegedly due to a gas leak from a geyser on the property.
Allegedly, the geyser did not have a flue pipe to draw out the poisonous gasses.
The court previously heard that the couple was found in the bathroom and that they had allegedly complained about smelling gas.
Hoon's mother, Maria, said having to wait another two months to get the judgment was frustrating, but they had come this far and were positive that God's Will would be done.
She added that she was happy with how the trial had been conducted.
Hoon's sister, Sune said the family has their hopes set on a guilty finding of double murder.
After battling to find a remand date that suited the State and the defence, the case was remanded to 24 January next year.
There is no certainty however that judgment will be delivered on the day.
Pretorius is out on bail of R1 000.
