New Crossroads community members have packed courtroom four in the Wynberg Magistrate?s court to capacity as three suspects accused of murdering an acting school principal were expected to apply for bail.

The 32-year-old woman was murdered in her office at Sithembele Mathiso High School in August.

The daughter of the slain acting principal is already receiving emotional support from New Crossroads residents.

The 28-year-old will face her mother's suspected killers once again.

The accused, a school clerk, his wife and one other suspect will shortly apply for bail.

Outside the court room some residents are already carrying placards, demanding justice for the murdered woman.