NELSPRUIT A 28-year-old man was remanded in custody by the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court today, for allegedly raping a 17-year-old woman.

According to information at police disposal, the incident took place at Dwarsloop, near Bushbuckridge on Monday, 23 September 2019. It is alleged that the victim received a message from the man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, requesting a meeting to discuss church practice issues, as they both attend the same church. She then reportedly invited him to her residence, whereupon arrival, the suspect found her preparing to go to the shopping complex and offered to transport her and back.

It is reported that on their way back, he started asking questions about her relationship(s), while driving (with her) to his house. When they arrived he allegedly invited her to get inside the house so that they could start discussing the matter (church practice), however, in turn allegedly raped her.

The matter was reported to the police and the suspect was arrested hence his appearance today. He was remanded in custody pending bail application and confirmation of address and will appear again at the same court on 27 September 2019.

Source: South African Police Service