Garden Route artist Bevan van Druten appeared for a bail hearing linked to the murder of his girlfriend, Nicky van Heerden. Image: FacebookThe Plettenberg Bay Magistrate’s Court was the centre of public and media attention on Thursday as Garden Route artist Bevan van Druten appeared for a bail hearing linked to the murder of his girlfriend, Nicky van Heerden. The defence also asked for additional time to prepare arguments for the bail application. ADVERTISEMENTThe bail hearing has been rescheduled for Friday, 6 February 2026. Van Druten remains in custody pending the outcome of his bail application and the court’s decision on whether he will be referred for psychiatric observation.