FORMER GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON APPEARS IN COURT FOR RAPE OF A TRADITIONAL HEALER
The former Provincial Spokesperson for the Northern Cape Provincial Department of Education and seasoned journalist has appeared in the Kimberley District Court, where he is facing a charge of rape. He is alleged to have raped a 26-year-old traditional healer at his home.
On the alleged date of the crime, the traditional healer had visited the home of the accused for consultation. It is alleged, that it was during this visit, that the victim was raped by the accused. The victim reported the matter to the South African Police Service and the accused was arrested.
The accused who is currently on trial in the High Court of South Africa; Northern Cape Division sitting in Kimberley for rape, will be remanded in custody as per the request of the defence. The case will be back in court on 11 December 2023 for consultations.
In the High Court trial where he is being charged with multiple counts of rape, the matter has been remanded to 11 March 2024, as the accused has been referred for 30 days of observation where he is currently number 47 on the list to be admitted.
