A 76 year old man appeared in Warrenton Magistrates Court on 11 January 2021 for the alleged rape of a 16 year old girl.
It is alleged that the suspect who is a traditional healer of the family and also assisting the victim’s mother through the process of becoming a traditional healer had raped the victim on two different occasions whenever he came to perform rituals at victim’s place.
The matter was reported to the police on 10 January 2021 after the girl told her mother what has been happening.
The suspect is remanded in custody until 20 January 2021 for a formal bail application. Police investigation continues.
