The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court was packed and crowds gathered outside as the Mpumalanga ANC politician accused of allegedly raping two minors was granted R20 000 bail.
A mass of ANC members sang when the court finally released its bail verdict.
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The politician was arrested on Monday September 28, along with a relative.
The latter has also been accused of allegedly raping a minor and was also granted R20 000 bail with strict conditions.
They were both instructed to report to Nelspruit Police Station every Friday and surrender their passports to the investigating officer.
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They were further instructed not to interfere with the investigation and witnesses.
They will both appear in court on Friday November 20.
