Alleged rapist pastor released on bail in KaBokweni Magistrate’s Court
Sindane argued that releasing the accused on bail might cause a public outcry among community members.
A 38-year old pastor accused of raping a 14-year-old girl from Sifunindlela was released R4 000 bail by the KaBokweni Magistrate’s Court on July 31.
The accused will appear in court again on September 29.
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The investigating officer, Sgt Nkosinathi Sindane, opposed the accused’s bail application.
Sindane argued that releasing the accused on bail might cause a public outcry among community members. He also told that the court that the accused was a possible threat to the victim as they are neighbours.
The accused’s legal representative, Adv Rodney Segage, pleaded with the court to grant this client bail because he was not a flight risk, he was a permanent resident of the area and had an alternative address where he could stay while on bail.
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He also mentioned that the accused would not interfere with the witnesses while on bail.
Segage further stated that the accused had cooperated with the police during his arrest and was a pastor overseeing six branches of his church.
He allegedly raped the victim at the sport fields on July 26.
