Cape Town - Marli van Breda is being kept away from her brother, Henri, after she survived a horrific axe attack on her family.
The 16-year old is undergoing rehabilitation after she suffered severe head injuries and a severed jugular in the attack.
Martin and Theresa van Breda, along with their 22-year-old son Rudi, were hacked to death at their home in Stellenbosch in January.
Henri, 20, survived the attack with minor injuries.
Meanwhile Marli is reportedly making progress after weeks in hospital, and is said to be in good spirits.
Marli’s attorney, Martin Coetzee, said her caretakers have advised that there should be no contact between Marli and Henri.
“They know what is best. At this stage they will also inform her of the circumstances around her parents’ death and the speculations that are going about.”
Coetzee said Marli has also not asked to see Henri.
Coetzee confirmed that a trust had been set up to take care of the siblings.
Marli and Henri are reportedly the main beneficiaries of an estate valued at about R200 million.
A source close to the family said legal experts have been appointed to wrap up the estate of Martin and Teresa van Breda, according to a Sunday Times report.
Daily Voice