The case against a police constable accused for alleged rape will resume in the Blue Downs Magistrates Court, next week.
Constable Siyabonga Morris Mbane (40) who is stationed at
the Mfuleni Police Station appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrates Court on
Monday, for an alleged rape of a female detainee at the police station.
The 26-year-old victim alleges that she was raped by the
accused in an empty cell, thereafter, she was taken back to her cell where she
was locked with seven others. The incident allegedly occurred in the early
hours of 28 November 2024.
According to the Independent Police Investigative
Directorate (IPID), the victim was detained for allegations of kidnapping and
attempted murder and was locked with seven other female detainees
‘’The victim reported the incident to the police officers
who started their shift in the morning. The incident was reported to the
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and the police officer was
arrested,’’ said Phaladi Shuping, IPID spokesperson.
The case was postponed to 9 December 2024, where Mbane is
expected to apply for bail.
Done by: Elona Sibunzi
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