Rizwan Ali who is charged with the murder of Sela Macanawai Degei will take his plea today at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court.
Ali is charged with one count of murder and has been further remanded in custody.
The alleged incident took place on the 12th of this month, at Sovi Bay, Sigatoka.
The 32-year-old had his charges read and explained in court yesterday and the plea has been deferred as the defense counsel wanted more time to make submission for bail.
The case has been adjourned to midday today.