Nelspruit court postpones rape case against medical practitioner
A 32-year-old Mbombela man remains out on R2 000 bail under strict reporting conditions ahead of his December court appearance.
The case against a 32-year-old medical practitioner accused of raping a 16-year-old girl was postponed in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today, October 15, for further investigation.
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The state noted that analysis of the complainant’s cellphone records is pending.
Court sets strict bail conditions
The accused was granted bail of R2 000 on September 18. The court ordered the accused not to contact the complainant and to report to the Nelspruit Police Station twice a week.
The court previously heard during his bail hearing that the alleged assaults took place earlier this year in January and February. He is expected to appear in court on December 10.
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Although the accused’s identity is known to Lowvelder, his name is being withheld. In cases involving alleged sexual offences against children, responsible reporting requires particular care to avoid identifying the child, directly or indirectly, and to minimise the risk of further harm.
