Rape case against councillor withdrawn
The case was withdrawn pending DNA results being available
The rape case against former Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) councillor Thulasizwe Khumalo has been withdrawn.
Khumalo appeared briefly in the Ezakheni Magistrate’s Court this morning (September 6).
The court concluded that the matter should be suspended until DNA evidence is available.
Khumalo had been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, which led him to be ‘recalled’ by his party.
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Out in the street, happy IFP supporters celebrated the decision. On the other hand, members of the African National Congress (ANC) looked disappointed.
Speaking outside the court, Khumalo said he is happy with the outcome of the case, as it has been a very difficult period for him. He added that his community was struggling without him, but now his work will continue.
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