Aletta Rose, 63, has been denied bail and will remain in custody after allegedly beheading her 79-year-old sister, Constance Scholtz, in a gruesome murder that has shocked the Bellville South community. Rose, who has a history of violent crime, was arrested on March 19, 2026, when police found her sister’s decapitated body inside her home in David Street, Bellville South.
The accused made her second appearance at the Bellville Magistrate’s court on Monday morning, where she kept staring at the cameras of the media without showing any signs of emotion. When the magistrate asked if she wanted to be referred for a psychiatric evaluation, she told her legal aid lawyer that she did not want to be referred.
Sister Killer Aletta Rose’s Dark Past
Rose has been charged with murder before, in 1996, when she stabbed her brother-in-law to death during an argument with her husband. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to six years in prison, with three years suspended. Rose served only three years of her sentence.
The current case has been posted to May 5 for further investigation, as the witness statements, crime scene photos, and post-mortem are still outstanding. Rose will remain in custody until then. The funeral of Constance Scholtz will be held on Saturday, and the community is still trying to come to terms with the brutal murder.
Investigation Ongoing
Reports have been swirling online that Rose allegedly stored body parts of her sister in Tupperware after the murder. However, the National Prosecuting Authority has debunked those claims, saying that no body parts have been stored or found in Tupperware as has been reported.
The main question on everybody’s lips remains, ‘where does she find the strength’ to do such an evil deed. The community is demanding justice for Constance Scholtz and her family. A list of the key events in the case includes:
- Aletta Rose arrested on March 19, 2026, for the murder of her sister
- Rose has a history of violent crime, including a previous murder conviction
- The case has been posted to May 5 for further investigation
- Rose will remain in custody until the next court appearance
For more information on the case, visit the South African Police Service website.
