Verulam man who allegedly raped stepdaughter to apply for bail
The man accused of raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter and locking her in their Verulam home, north of Durban wants to be released on bail.
He was arrested about two weeks ago after the girl told a neighbour about the abuse.
The man is facing a number of charges, including sexual grooming, rape, exposing the child to pornography and sexual assault.
The man is facing a number of charges, including sexual grooming, rape, exposing the child to pornography and sexual assault.
He made his second appearance in the Verulam Magistrates Court earlier.
#VerulamRape The man accused of repeatedly raping the child keeps his head down seated in the dock. Proceedings are yet to begin. On the day of his arrest about two weeks ago, officers allegedly found pornography and adult toys in the room where she was kept. pic.twitter.com/oe24rtDoAG
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) June 25, 2018
The man limped into court again, appearing to be in pain when was asked to sit and stand in the dock.
Community members shouted at him that what he had allegedly done to the little girl was far worse and that they feel nothing for him.
Legal aid attorney, Mondli Mthethwa told the court that his client would be applying for bail and wants a medical report to assist his application.
Mthethwa said the manner in which the man was arrested would be at the forefront of their argument.
He said cases have also been opened against those who allegedly assaulted the accused at the Verulam and Phoenix police stations.
The accused, who claims to be diabetic, says he has not received adequate medical care.
The 10-year-old girl is receiving counselling at a place of safety.
Community members shouted at him that what he had allegedly done to the little girl was far worse and that they feel nothing for him.
Legal aid attorney, Mondli Mthethwa told the court that his client would be applying for bail and wants a medical report to assist his application.
Mthethwa said the manner in which the man was arrested would be at the forefront of their argument.
He said cases have also been opened against those who allegedly assaulted the accused at the Verulam and Phoenix police stations.
The accused, who claims to be diabetic, says he has not received adequate medical care.
Chief magistrate, Irfaan Khalil postponed the matter until early next month for a formal bail application.
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The 10-year-old girl is receiving counselling at a place of safety.