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A STATE prosecutor attached to the Upington cluster has been charged with rape and sexual assault.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said the accused appeared in the Upington District Court on November 15.
“The incident took place on November 13 in Paballelo, near Upington, when the prosecutor allegedly assaulted, raped and sexually assaulted his 29-year-old partner, who is a member of the South African Police Service, in front of their two-year-old daughter,” said Senokoatsane.
He added that the accused is facing two charges of rape, one charge of sexual assault and a charge of contravention of 17(1)(a) of the Domestic Violence Act of 1998 (protection order), as well as a charge of compelling or causing a child to witness sexual offences.
“The matter has been adjourned until November 22 for bail information as well as a formal bail application. The accused is remanded in custody until his next court appearance. Investigations led by the SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit are continuing,” said Senokoatsane.