A local pastor made a first appearance at the Witbank Magistrate Court after being accused of raping two young girls.
The pastor who is thought to be about 30 years old appeared on Friday, September 25.
He was arrested on charges of rape and sexual abuse.
It is alleged that he raped two minor girls – a 16 year-old and a 10-year-old.
It is also alleged that he started abusing the elder girl while she was 8-years-old and in Gr.2.
The pastor will appear again on October 2 for a formal bail application.
