Court petitioned not to grant bail to man accused of raping, impregnating minor

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JOHANNESBURG - Two petitions have been filed before the Boksburg Magistrates Court against granting bail to a man accused of raping and impregnating a minor.

The 28-year-old suspect on Thursday continued his fight for bail before the lower court.

During the appearance, the details of the rape of the 11-year-old child was laid bare, angering the gallery in the court, which was filled with the child’s family and community.

The suspect faces one count of rape, which is a schedule six offence and requires that he demonstrate exceptional circumstances for his release on bail.

On 21 April, Naledi, which is not the minor’s real name, was with her mother when the change in her body first became apparent.

When asked if she had ever had sex before, the young girl said no, but after several pleas, Naledi broke her silence.

She named what she called her brother as the man who allegedly raped her.

The details of one of the incidents was contained in the investigating officer’s affidavit, which was read before the court by prosecutor, Kagiso 
Ralethata.

"She said that she was sleeping in one room with him and on the same bed and the accused started touching her breasts and requested her to remove her pyjamas and panty."

The two petitions by the Germiston Ugandan community are pleading with the court for the man to remain in custody.