Verulam rape suspect back in court
Residents of Verulam outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal picketed outside the local magistrate’s court on Monday.
They were demanding that a man, accused of repeatedly raping his stepdaughter, be refused bail.
The 43-year-old man briefly appeared in court where his formal bail application was postponed until Tuesday.
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The suspect also stands accused of keeping the girl captive for several months.
He faces other charges including sexual grooming and exposing a minor to pornographic material.
Community members said the man needs to be kept behind bars.
"There should be justice in this, and he doesn't deserve bail."
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Meanwhile, the child is being kept in a place of safety - and is also receiving counselling.