Mandela grandson granted bail on rape rap
25 August 2015 - 17:40
A grandson of former president Nelson Mandela was today granted bail of R7000 in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court‚ where he is facing a charge of rape involving a teenage girl. He was arrested at his Houghton home earlier this month in connection with the alleged rape that took place on August 7 in the yard of Mama’s Shebeen‚ a popular restaurant in Greenside‚ Johannesburg.The 24-year-old has indicated he will plead not guilty to charges of rape‚ attempted rape and sexual assault...
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