EC nurse appears in court on rape charges

Andiswa Mkosi
01 October 2012

An Eastern Cape male nurse appeared in court in Matatiele today for allegedly raping a pregnant patient at a hospital in Mount Fletcher last week.

The 25-year-old woman was in hospital after experiencing complications during her pregnancy.

Provincial health department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo says the 45-year-old man has been suspended, pending the court case.

The suspect will not be allowed to have contact with patients until investigations are completed.