# The trial of convicted murderer Rassie Nkune, accused of kidnapping and killing Hillary Gardee, daughter of politician Godrich Gardee, three years ago has started at the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela. Proceedings were delayed last week after Nkune dismissed his legal aid lawyer, forcing postponements. Judge Lindiwe Vuyeka stressed fairness despite tight timelines in the trial set to run for six weeks. Nkune, facing 12 charges, is already serving a life sentence for two other murders from 2022.
Hillary Gardee murderer trial begins