Kwa-Guqa shop owner’s rape case moved to eMalahleni Regional
The community expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision to transfer the matter to the Regional Court.
The case of the foreign national accused of raping a young man from Kwa-Guqa living with disability has been postponed.
Two suspects accused of robbery and rape in Siyanqoba remains in custody, while a third suspect is still at large
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On January 28, the shop owner appeared before the Witbank Magistrate’s Court.
The magistrate transferred the matter to the eMalahleni Regional Court, where the accused will appear on March 18 for the establishment of his trial date and a plea on the charges against him.
“We are very happy with the magistrate’s decision because it shows us that there is great progress in the case,” said the victim’s mother.
With charges of allegedly raping a 21-year-old living with disability, the accused remains in custody as he was denied bail on his previous appearance on December 11.
According to All Voice Matter founder Abongile Mcoki, who also indicated that she is very close to the victim, she received his call on November 30 around 19:00, crying to her about the disturbing incident in which the Ethiopian man called him to his store, closed the door, and raped him.
The matter was reported to Vosman SAPS, who arranged for an immediate arrest.
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