Van Breda's uncle to testify in murder trial

Henri van Breda's face lit up when his father's brother made an appearance in court on Wednesday.

Andre van Breda‚ who is set to testify‚ hugged his nephew with a smile before the start of Wednesday's proceedings at the High Court in Cape Town.

Although Andre is the spokesperson for the family‚ he has declined to speak to the media.

• Gasps at Van Breda axe-killing detailsWhether or not Henri van Breda axed his parents and brother to death, he relived the horror of the aftermath yesterday through the eyes of veteran paramedic Christiaan Koegelenberg. 

When The Times recently called him for an interview‚ he said: "Both sides of the family have taken a decision not to speak to the press at all at this time and we do apologise for that. We will perhaps speak out once the trial has been concluded."

"Sterkte‚" Andre told Henri.

Henri is accused of murdering his father Martin‚ mother Teresa and brother Rudi at their home in Stellenbosch in 2015. His sister Marli managed to survive.

• Gasps at Van Breda axe-killing detailsWhether or not Henri van Breda axed his parents and brother to death, he relived the horror of the aftermath yesterday through the eyes of veteran paramedic Christiaan Koegelenberg.

Support for Henri has been thin on the ground. Apart from a few strangers who arrive to support him each day‚ he has not had any visible support through words or affection in the courtroom.

Teresa's brother‚ Andre du Toit‚ has been in court watching from the public gallery every day.