Pastor accused of raping relative (12) expected to apply for bail

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A 58-year-old pastor arrested in connection with the alleged rape of his 12-year-old relative is expected to apply for bail in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

It's believed the assault happened at the man's house, in Dobsonville, during the Easter weekend.

Police and the public were made aware of the attack after a video showing the little girl bleeding was widely circulated online.

The man was subsequently arrested and made his first court appearance last week.

The video shows the young girl lying helplessly on a table, completely naked, with blood and waste stains on a chair and on the floor.

A woman recording the video can be heard confronting the accused, condemning him

Last week, community members marched through Dobsonville, calling for justice for the young girl.

The accused will make his second appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, where he will apply for bail.