The much anticipated trial of child carer Galinda Nelson accused of abusing children in her care has been postponed until the end of March because she requested a hand written court document be typed for clarity.
Nelson, who ran a non profit named Cardinal Halyard International which cared for abused children and orphans in Worcester, was arrested on 29 January 2019 after being accused of assaulting two teenagers in her care.
At the time of her arrest, Nelson had been caring for 12 children between the ages of two and 16.
Captain Pienaar of the Worcester SAPS, who was the first to arrive at the scene, testified in court that he had received a report about a chain that was allegedly used to chain a victim, while media reports suggested Nelson’s biological teenager had also suffered abuse.
A horse-whip was also removed from the scene, which was apparently used to assault the children.
Both the chain and horse-whip were handed in as exhibits.
Nelson has pulled multiple stunts which has caused the trial to be delayed this includes locking herself in a bathroom, refusing to be mentally evaluated and opting to defend herself.
After mental evaluation was done, it was found that Nelson was fit to stand trial.
In the beginning of her trial in November, Nelson requested copies of the charge sheet and time to read through them.
On Monday, Nelson once again requested certain statements that she received as part of the further particulars, be typed.
Eric Ntabazalila, a spokesperson for the national prosecuting authority confirmed that Nelson’s case had been postponed provisionally March 28.