Rape accused teen for mental assessment
AN eSikhaleni teenager charged with a rape of a four-year-old girl will undergo mental assessment. This was revealed when the suspect (15) appeared at eSikhawini Regional Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
He was arrested in November of 2014, after a case of rape was opened with eSikhawini police.
However, during court proceedings, it emerged he might be mentally disturbed and needed evaluation.
Three State doctors will be given the task to assess the accused, and give the court their recommendations on whether he is fit for trial.
If results confirm he is mentally disturbed, the teenager will become a State patient until further evaluation.
The case will resume on 13 June.
Caught in a web of lies
Sandiso Zibane (24) was caught in the web of lies during a bail application at eSikhawini District Court on Thursday.
During his motivation, it appeared Zibane lied about his personal circumstances.
Zibane said he had a pregnant girlfriend, a young child and was the family’s bread winner.
However Investigation Officer Constable Clement Sboniso Nkambule of eSikhawini SAPS, said when he visited Zibane’s home at Ntuze Reserve in Mtunzini, his family denied his statement.
Zibane appeared alongside his friend and first accused, Nkosiyethu Sibiya.
They are charged with being in possession of an unlawful firearm with ammunition, robbery with aggravated circumstances and attempted murder.
Zibane will hear his fate during a bail ruling on 25 May, while his friend declined to apply for bail.
Christmas bush knife attack
AN uncle who survived being hacked with a bush knife by his nephew on Christmas Day last year, relived the traumatic experience in court on Thursday.
The uncle testified against his nephew Mfundo Nsibane (22) at eSikhaleni District Court.
He said the jolliest day of the year turned into a bloody scene when he was brutally attacked, along with his brother.
It was revealed the attacked happened when the uncles questioned Nsibande after he allegedly knocked over a young child.
When the uncles intervened they were answered with a bush knife.
They survived the attack and were rushed to hospital.
The case resumes on 7 June, and the nephew’s bail was extended.
