Relatives of the Monswamy family are expected to once again come face to face with the men accused of murdering seven family members when the matter returns to the KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
Family spokesperson Vim Pillay confirmed that relatives will be present in court as proceedings continue.
"The family is taking it one day at a time. They will definitely be in court on Tuesday," Pillay said.
Three suspects, aged 21, 26 and 28, first appeared in court on April 28, a week after the gruesome discovery that sent shockwaves across the country. A fourth suspect remains at large.
The accused have not applied for bail.
They face charges linked to the kidnapping and murder of Alan Monswamy, 52, his wife Sandy, 57, their children Kraidon, 26, and Shamaria, 20, as well as relatives Gonosagren Padayachee, 51, Mooniamma Padayachee, 78, and Mariama Happanah, 83.
Police allege that the victims were abducted from their home in Newtown, Newark, before being taken to Melmoth, where they were killed.
The case prompted an extensive investigation involving several law enforcement agencies. Preliminary findings revealed that a domestic worker arrived at the family's home the following morning and discovered signs of a break-in. The seven family members, along with a vehicle, were missing.
Police later disclosed that one of the accused had previously worked for the family.
Investigators subsequently arrested the three suspects, who allegedly led police to Melmoth, where the bodies of all seven victims were recovered.
The tragedy was made even more heartbreaking by the fact that just days before their deaths, Kraidon Monswamy and his fiancée had celebrated their engagement surrounded by family and friends.
During a visit by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli, relatives recounted the joyous occasion, which took place shortly before the family was killed on April 21.
The joy of that celebration quickly turned to grief.
"We're all in a state of shock, and we're all really broken," Alan Monswamy's brother-in-law, Devendra Naidoo, said at the time.
The shocking nature of the killings reignited calls for the reinstatement of the death penalty in South Africa, with hundreds of people taking to social media to demand the harshest possible punishment for those accused.
However, legal experts have cautioned that any attempt to reintroduce capital punishment would face significant constitutional hurdles.
As the case returns to court, the Monswamy family says it remains focused on seeking justice for their loved ones.