Sub-council 23 manager Raphael Martin made a brief appearance in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate's Court on Monday, where he was formally charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl from Strandfontein.
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town says it is considering suspending a senior official who has been charged with raping a teenager whose family regarded him as a friend.
"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," said City spokesperson Priya Reddy. "The saying goes one is 'innocent until proven guilty', however, in light of the reports I am giving my support to the victim and her family unconditionally."
ANC Western Cape coordinator Ronalda Nalumango said: "The ANC has learned with shock that a suspect who is allegedly a former combatant has been arrested and also appeared in court in connection with horrific allegations of raping a 13-year-old Mitchells Plain girl.
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