Convicted rapist, murderer Luyanda Botha set to testify in attempted rape case

CAPE TOWN - Convicted rapist Luyanda Botha, who is on trial for the attempted rape of a nursing student in 2014 is set to testify in court on Friday.

Botha is currently serving a life sentence for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Uyinene Mrwetyana in 2019.

The State alleges Botha visited Athlone Nursing College in June 2014 when he found the victim taking a bath and attempted to rape her.

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Botha, who denies attacking the nursing student, made a Section 174 application to have the case against him withdrawn.

However, the application was denied after the court found enough evidence for the trial to proceed.