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Elderly man charged with rape of child (8)

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Community members gathered outside the ALexandria Magistrate’s Court Friday July 17 where a 78-year-old man was due to make a formal bail application. He faces charges in connection with the alleged rape of an 8-year-old child. Picture: WANDIPHA ANTONI
Community members gathered outside the ALexandria Magistrate’s Court Friday July 17 where a 78-year-old man was due to make a formal bail application. He faces charges in connection with the alleged rape of an 8-year-old child. Picture: WANDIPHA ANTONI
WANDIPHA ANTONI
Community members gathered in protest outside the Alexandria Magistrate’s Court this morning where a 78-year-old man was due to appear in connection with the rape and assault of an 8 year old child.
South African Police Service spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said the man was arrested on Sunday, 12 July 2026 and made his first appearance at the Alexandria Magistrate’s court on Monday, 13 July  where the case was remanded to today, 17 July 2026 for a formal bail application.