Bail app for Newlands pastor accused of rape to continue

Published Dec 6, 2018

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Durban - The bail application of a Newlands pastor accused of sexually violating two minor girls from his church is expected to continue in the Ntuzuma Magistrate's Court on Thursday. 

The 35 year old cannot be named until he pleads, because he faces charges of rape, was arrested after 2 minors complained to fellow congregants. 

He also faces charges of kidnapping and sexual violation. 

According to a source, the man operates a church in the Newlands area. He would befriend girls who lived with their grandmothers and offer to buy them cooldrink and then took one of them to a lodge in the area where the alleged rape took place. 

The complainants are 14 and 17. 

He was remanded in police custody and taken to Westville Prison. 

More complainants have apparently come forward and currently being interviewed. 

Protestor gathered outside the court at the pastor's every court appearance. 

Daily News 

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