Prosecutors 'revisit' 2005 rape case against man on child murder charge

The man was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his son’s eight-year-old friend during a home sleepover in Cape Town

12 September 2023 - 21:10

A woman who was raped 18 years ago is hoping justice will be served after prosecutors decided to “revisit” the case against her alleged attacker who should have completed a diversion programme but “checked out” early...

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