Foreign national accused of raping young disabled man back in court

The accused is expected to make his first appearance in the eMalahleni Regional Court for the establishment of his trial date.

March 18, 2026

Lindokuhle Ndhlovu 1 minute read

The community of eMalahleni gathered outside eMalahleni Magistrate’s Court in support of the young man who was allegedly raped by a foreign national.

An Ethiopian shop owner accused of raping a 21-year-old man living with disability is expected to appear in the eMalahleni Magistrate’s Court today.

This comes after his appearance on January 28, when his case was postponed and transferred to the eMalahleni Regional Court for the establishment of his trial date and a plea on the charges against him.

With charges of allegedly raping the Kwa-Guqa young man living with disability, the accused remains in custody as he was denied bail on December 11.

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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.

Angry women are expected to turn up at court today as two men accused of a Siyanqoba house robbery and rape appear, and they are demanding no bail
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