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Poppie van der Merwe laid to rest today─── CHRISTAL-LIZE MULLER 07:20 Fri, 04 Nov 2016
Johannesburg - Poppie van der Merwe, who was allegedly murdered by her stepfather in Brits, North West, will be laid to rest in her biological father's home town today.
Poppie's father, Christo van der Merwe, told OFM News this morning he is heartbroken by the death of his 'little angle'. He has to, however, stand strong for his five-year-old son who is currently staying with him.
An emotional Van der Merwe said he missed out on his children's upbringing the past few years as he had limited visiting rights. He was not married to their mother Louisa. He says it is going well with his son under the circumstances.
Van der Merwe, a diesel mechanic at a mine in Westonaria, says Poppie's funeral is at noon today in the Dutch Reformed Church in Davies Street.
Poppie's stepfather, Kobus Koekemoer, has been charged with her murder. He is expected to apply for bail on November 17.
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