State concludes its investigation in Verulam rape case
The State says it's wrapped up its investigation in the case against the Verulam man accused of raping and holding captive his 10-year-old stepdaughter - and is ready to proceed to trial.
The 43-year-old is facing charges of rape, sexual assault, grooming and exposing a child to pornography.
He briefly appeared in the Verulam Magistrates Court this morning.
Senior State Prosecutor from the high court, Cheryl Naidu has been roped in to take over the case and will take it trial - whether in the regional or the high court.
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Naidu who was present in Court B today says they have wrapped up their investigation.
However, she says the investigating officer in the case is currently retrieving more forensic evidence from Pretoria.
Naidu says the evidence they have before them at the moment warrants the trial being heard in the regional court but they will consider taking it to the high court if necessary.
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A regional court date will be decided on the 22nd of March.
