MOHALE’S HOEK - IN an effort to gather further evidence in the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl with a speech impairment, the prosecution plans to revisit the crime scene in Mpharane today, (onTuesday).
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April 23, 2024
LENA
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Prosecution revisits crime scene
Mohale's Hoek Magistrate's Court
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The visit aims to enhance evidence in Mohale’s Hoek child assault case
Accused released on bail under condition to relocate to another village
This visit aims to help refresh the victim's memory and provide a clearer understanding of the events that transpired.
The decision was made by Magistrate ’Marethabile Rantja after the victim, who also has a mild mental disability, identified the suspect and re-enacted the incident in court using a male doll.
The accused, 40-year-old Richard Mahloko, was previously released on M800 bail with an additional M5000 surety, under the condition that he relocate to another village.
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This condition was set following a plea from the victim's mother, who expressed concerns for her daughter's safety, stating that the girl would not feel safe playing with other children if Mahloko returned to their village. - LeNA
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