DNA Evidence Backs State’s Opposition to Bail for Tsakani Man Accused of Raping Daughter
- The state is opposing bail for a 39-year-old Tsakani man accused of raping and impregnating his teenage daughter
- The state told the court that DNA evidence confirms the 39-year-old man is the father of her three-year-old child
- The man appeared in the Tsakani Magistrates Court on Friday with a private lawyer, where his bail application was postponed
The bail bid of a 39-year-old man accused of raping and impregnating his daughter was postponed to next week for a ruling. The suspect appeared in the Tsakani Magistrates Court on Friday, 8 August 2025.
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What's the argument of the state?
The state opposed the bail application of the suspect and said there is DNA evidence that confirms he is the father of the three-year-old child. Prosecutor Sindi Sejake argued that the accused poses a danger to the victim, noting that he allegedly confronted her after learning she had reported the matter, leading to his arrest.
In court, the accused denied the charges and said he intends to plead not guilty. He argued for bail, claiming he needs to financially support his wife and three children. Sejake disputed his claim of being the family’s breadwinner, saying he is unemployed and survives on his children’s social grant money.
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When did the incident happen?
The alleged rapes happened in 2022 in Tsakani, Ekurhuleni. The victim, who later gave birth, was moved to Limpopo to stay with her paternal relatives after falling pregnant.
The man appeared in the Tsakani Magistrates Court on Friday, 8 August 2025, with a private lawyer, where his bail application was postponed to Tuesday, 12 August 2025, for an outcome.
South Africans weigh in
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the shocking incident.
@johancoetzee46 said:
"Bail? He should have been exec...d."
@BlackOrpheusAmi said:
"Give him the rope."
@LaPolymath said:
"No bail should be granted. He must face the full force of the law and never see freedom again. Protect the innocent at all costs."
@oldmarcus said:
"If found guilty hang him."
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What you need to know about sexual assault cases in SA
- A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her stepfather in Limpopo. The incident reportedly happened on 5 July 2025.
- One man, a Malawian national, appeared in court to face charges of rape after seven men allegedly ganged on a 17-year-old.
- The South African Police Service has launched a manhunt for a 58-year-old teacher accused of repeatedly raping a primary school learner.
- A seven-year-old learner from Bergview College in the Eastern Cape was raped allegedly on the school premises in October 2024.
- An 18-year-old pregnant woman was on her way back home when she was attacked by a man who then dragged her to the nearby bushes and raped her in Tshisele village.
Transport driver arrested for alleged rape of 5-year-old
In a previous article, Briefly News reported that a scholar transport driver in Limpopo was arrested in connection with the rape of a young girl.
The five-year-old was allegedly raped between January and March 2025 in the Mafefe area outside Lebowakgomo. South Africans called for tougher punishments and action taken after the latest child rape case.
Source: Briefly News
