Johannesburg - The rape accused grandson of one of South Africa’s Struggle icons is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a woman, police said on Sunday.
“A case of assault has been opened and (the) investigation is ongoing,” said police spokeswoman Mashadi Selepe.
Under South African law, a suspect's identity cannot be revealed until the start of the trial.
According to the Sunday Times, the alleged assault took place at a house in Houghton, Johannesburg.
The alleged victim was identified as a 39-year-old musician.
The icon's grandson was arrested earlier this month for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a Greenside bar and restaurant on August 7.
While he admitted sex occurred, he has stated it was consensual and that the complainant misrepresented her age.
On Tuesday, he was granted R7 000 bail and ordered to report twice a week to a police station while he awaits his trial.
The accused is being treated at the 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The rape case continues on September 16.
AFP and The Star