Little girl still having nightmares of the incident.

While 21 people have died recently from Listeriosis, the institute said this is not unexpected.

'People should not put words in our mouths. We are saying the certificate is an exit level of a phase, not the system.'

He has also confessed to using drugs since he was arrested at Kgosi-Mampuru Correctional facility.

The woman's first child was beaten to death three years ago and her two-month-old baby died two weeks ago.

Outside court, the brothers, who had travelled from KwaSwayimane, outside Pietermaritzburg, said they did not believe that such evil existed.

Nicholas Ninow is expected to take the stand today to testify in mitigation of sentence.

The clinic was forced to close its door as crowds gathered outside.

“I’ve just met with the lads to say that, as far as is possible, I need them to keep their heads down (don’t tiptoe around me!) and try to adopt a ‘business as usual’ approach. I can’t let this derail their final term ..."

Health officials have, however, warned residents that there is no need to panic.