Rape suspect back in court after 11 years on the run

Rape suspect back in court after 11 years on the run

A rape accused who is back behind bars after 11 years on the run, will appear in the Verulam Magistrates Court, north of Durban, again on Monday.

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Steve Bhengu

The man was first taken into custody in 2007.

He was granted bail by the same court but was never heard from again.

He was re-arrested on Thursday.

Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele says the 41-year-old was originally arrested for the rape of an elderly woman.

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