NMU rape suspect to plead guilty

The man accused of raping two Nelson Mandela University students on Monday night‚ said he intended on pleading guilty to the charges.

HeraldLIVE reported that the 29-year-old appeared on Friday morning in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court‚ where it was revealed he has a previous conviction for robbery with aggravating circumstances.

The man said he would also abandon his bid for bail.

He is due back in court on Monday.