Sexual assault, says woman. Man denies it. Court reaches surprise verdict

A university student who was accused of the unsolicited “cuddling and dry-humping” of another student has managed to overturn his sexual assault conviction and suspended prison sentence.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was postponed to July 17 after the judge was not available due to ill health. File photo.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was postponed to July 17 after the judge was not available due to ill health. File photo. (123RF/Stockstudio44)

A university student who was accused of the unsolicited “cuddling and dry-humping” of another student has managed to overturn his sexual assault conviction and suspended prison sentence.

What follows are her version, his version, and the court’s opinion.

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