Child rape case against senior City of Cape Town official postponed

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the suspect was arrested on Friday after the girl told of crimes against her.City spokesperson Priya Reddy said: “The City is considering immediate suspension subject to the bail application. Should the bail application be granted, then the City will serve the employee with immediate suspension proceedings.”The suspect is a sub-council manager, employed as an official by the City of Cape Town, said ANC chief whip Noluthando Makasi.

“It is worrisome and also saddens the ANC that a suspect, said to be a former combatant of the ANC, has been arrested and appeared before the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrate’s Court on these charges,” Makasi said. “The ANC caucus in the City supports the views expressed by the ANC provincial leadership on the matter. It is correct that our country has seen a rise in the violence perpetrated against defenceless women and children.”

Activist Joanie Fredricks said: “I am absolutely devastated that a senior government official could allegedly rape a child.”Do you have something on your mind; or want to comment on the big stories of the day? We would love to hear from you. Please send your letters toAll letters to be considered for publication, must contain full names, addresses and contact details .Connect with us on

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