Alleged paedophile’s case to be transferred to Regional Court

MBOMBELA – The man was arrested in September last year and was released on bail of R500 in October. He faces two counts of sexual assault of minors as well as a charge of illegal possession of a firearm.

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During his bail application, he was also ordered to move out of the security complex he was living in as the alleged victims still reside there. He adhered to this and is currently residing in a local old age home. He cannot be named until he has pleaded on the charges.

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According to NPA spokesman, Monica Nuyiswa, he is scheduled to appear in the Regional Court at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on August 7.