The case was withdrawn under the instruction of the public prosecutor, Rikus Kriel.
The man was accused of allegedly raping a 14-year-old boy on June 4 and was arrested at his house in Springs on July 16.
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“Without further comment, we are relieved,” says the businessman.
According to the clerk of the court, Linah Nalepale, the businessman didn’t appear in court on Friday but was informed by his lawyer about the withdrawal of the case.
Nalepale gave no reason as to why the case was withdrawn.
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