Case of murder-accused cricketer postponed to August – LATEST

The case of Cape Town murder-accused Tristan Perez has been postponed until Friday, 7 August to allow the State further time to complete its investigation.

Perez appeared briefly in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning in connection with the death of girlfriend Elana Brooke in Heathfield on 23 March 2026. esporist.com

She was 46.

Perez, who was 24 at the time of the incident, was released from Pollsmoor Prison on 9 April after being granted R5 000 bail.

Raised questions

That court decision raised questions with Brooke’s family who expressed their outrage at his release.

Prosecutors argued that Perez should remain behind bars, having previously been arrested after police suspected his involvement in the alleged murder after what was believed to have been a heated argument.

Investigating officer, sergeant Thabo Mfeka, said at the time that: “There were clear indications of a fight rather than a mere argument. Pills found on the steps were scattered in a suspicious manner, raising concerns of possible foul play.”

Perez reportedly told officers that Brooke had died by suicide.

Granted bail

Regardless, he was ultimately granted bail with Brooke’s ex-husband and family spokesperson, David Brooke, expressing disdain for the decision to set “such a low bail with no conditions”.

“This is not only a murder, it’s a gender-based violence murder, it’s femicide and that is even more worrying that someone like that is let out on bail and is free to walk until a trial has been set,” David Brooke commented.

“We are very upset as a family, but we will deal with it. He will get his day in court and justice will be served for our beautiful Elana.”

Developing story

Perez, who attended Wynberg Boys’ High School, had been a mainstay in Cape Town’s club cricket scene for several years.

However, Claremont Cricket Club abruptly ended his membership in mid-February due to “disciplinary matters arising from conduct deemed to be inconsistent with the ethos, values and spirit of the club.”

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Stellenbosch FC legend Lee Langeveldt has called time on his illustrious 21-year playing career.

Langeveldt took the field for the last time when he came on in the 82nd minute in their 2-0 win over Orbit College at Danie Craven Stadium on 17 May.

The 39-year-old has kept 39 clean sheets in 83 appearances across all competitions.

He has played for the likes of NMMU FC, Western Province United, Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, Santos FC, Milano United, Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch FC.

“It was always my dream to play professionally, but at the time you had to go to Cape Town, to Santos, Hellenic, or Ajax Cape Town, or, and I was fortunate to get an opportunity at the School of Excellence in PE,” Langeveldt told the Stellenbosch website.

“I was so excited when I received the call,” he says. “I think the whole town was excited to finally have a professional team in Stellenbosch, and the opportunity for me to come back and play for the community was incredibly special.

“Playing football was always my dream, but to get the chance to do it in my hometown is something that I will always be grateful for.

“There were too many emotions and too many feelings to properly describe it, but it was a special, special moment for me,” he shares on the experience. “To have my sendoff in front of family and friends in Stellenbosch was unforgettable.

“I knew it was coming because coach Gavin [Hunt] came to me earlier in the week and said he was going to give me a sendoff, but I told him the three points were more important. If we were leading, then bring me on, but otherwise no, and thankfully, we were at the time.

“It’s funny because coach P [Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper coach, Pernell McKop] called me on the bench and told me to warm up. I said, ‘Just put me on, it’s fine’. Then the first corner came in, and I went up to catch it, but my legs didn’t‎ want to work. All I remember thinking was that I should have warmed up!

“But no, it was unforgettable, and I just feel really blessed to have had the opportunities I’ve had. It was an incredible full circle moment to have started my career as a junior at Idas Valley Football Club and then to end it at Stellenbosch FC. It’s a day I will never forget,” he concluded.

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With Sacha FM sidelined, who should start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on 4 July – Handré Pollard or Manie Libbok?

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Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls have been “building nicely” ahead of Saturday’s URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.

Glasgow won all nine matches at their Scotstoun fortress during the regular season to finish top of the URC standings, before beating Connacht 33-21 in last week’s quarter-final. However, the semi-final has been moved to Murrayfield due to renovations at Scotstoun for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

“Glasgow are probably one of the most well-balanced teams in the competition,” Grobbelaar said on Tuesday ahead of the Bulls’ departure to Edinburgh. “There aren’t many weaknesses you can target, so you have to be on top of your game.

“It comes down to the basics,” added the 28-year-old, who is set to make his 150th appearance for the Bulls. “We need a dominant set-piece, create momentum and be clinical.

“In semi-final rugby, when you get into the 22, you have to take your opportunities and put points on the board.”

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After a seven-match losing streak across competitions earlier in the season, the Bulls recovered to finish fourth on the URC log before hammering Munster 45-14 in last week’s quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld.

“We are peaking at the right time, when it really matters,” said Grobbelaar. “We were not at our best at the start of the season, but over the last few matches, even though we have been far from perfect, we are building nicely.

“Munster was a good performance and hopefully we can continue that on Saturday.”

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The move from Scotstoun to Murrayfield means the semi-final will be played on grass rather than an artificial 4G pitch, which should suit the Bulls.

“We’re used to grass at Loftus,” said Grobbelaar. “It might change things slightly, especially in the scrums. Most South African players prefer it and we’re looking forward to that challenge.”

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The teams have developed a fierce rivalry since Glasgow broke Bulls hearts by winning the 2023-24 URC final at Loftus.

This season, Johan Ackermann’s side lost 21-12 to Glasgow in the URC in October before suffering a 25-21 defeat in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals.

“Losing that final is probably still there in the back of your mind,” Grobbelaar admitted. “But we’ve put that behind us. This is a wonderful opportunity at an iconic stadium and we’re looking forward to it.”

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