Case against rape and assault accused postponed

 Community members came in numbers on Wednesday to support the victim who was allegedly assaulted and raped by 28-year old Mihlali Sizani.

Picture: Elona Sibunzi

Sizani was arrested on Wednesday, 28 January in Gqeberha following a viral video, which was secretly recorded during the night of the horrific physical and sexual abuse.

In the video, the victim is weeping and begging to go to hospital after the suspect allegedly assaulted her. Sizani is heard ordering her to clean and sleep. He also repeatedly pressured her to consent to sleeping with him. He allegedly raped her.

She laid charges against him following this alleged incident, where the suspect travelled to Gqeberha. He was traced and arrested.

Following his arrest, Sizani appeared at the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court today, and the matter was postponed for a formal bail application.

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi