Taryn Le Roux was allegedly killed by her husband. His matter will be in the Durban High Court in April.
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A history of alleged physical and verbal abuse is detailed in the State's indictment served of murder accused Nicolas Frederik le Roux,who stands accused of the murder of his wife Taryn at a Westville bar and restaurant in September last year.
Senior State Advocate Krishen Shah read the indictment into the record when Le Roux appeared via video link at the Pinetown Magistrate's Court on Friday. He is currently in custody at Westville Prison after his bail application was denied.
He informed the court that the matter would be transferred to the High Court for a trial date to be set.
The State alleges that Le Roux, a former soldier, shot Taryn on September 15, 2025.
He faces charges of murder, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition.
Shah said Le Roux was a close protector with the SANDF Special Forces unit and had worked abroad.
Murder-accused former soldier Nicolas Le Roux allegedly shot and killed his wife last September at a Westville restaurant.
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He allegedly owned three unlicensed firearms — a revolver, a shotgun, and a Colt pistol — which he kept at his marital home despite their licences having expired. Shah stated that the Colt pistol was the weapon that Le Roux usually had with him.
The indictment alleges that Le Roux and Taryn had a tumultuous relationship due to his suspicions of her infidelity and his poor relationship with her foster son.
“He was physically and verbally abusive towards the deceased,” Shah said, reading the indictment.
In 2019, Taryn obtained a protection order against her husband. On August 18, 2025, upon returning from work in Somalia, Le Roux saw photographs of Taryn and her employer. He subsequently accused her of infidelity, subjecting her to verbal abuse and threats.
The couple had a serious argument, which escalated to the point where private security had to intervene to de-escalate the situation.
Despite their conflicts, they argued again on the fateful day but eventually reconciled and decided to have lunch together at Waxy’s Restaurant in Westville.
“During the course of their meal, they again argued. The accused walked out of the restaurant. He drew his firearm, returned to Taryn, and asked her to call the police before shooting her in the head,” Shah explained.
Le Roux remained at the scene and surrendered.
The case has been adjourned to April 16 in the Durban High Court.
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