Central SA
'Doctor' accused of rape to apply for bail─── HEIDRÈ MALGAS 08:30 Sat, 03 Sep 2022
The alleged unregistered medical doctor from Kimberley in the Northern Cape, Llunga Kalasa’s bail application has been adjourned to 5 September 2022, after he was accused of raping a 17-year-old patient.
According to a statement by the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) regional spokesperson, Mojalefa Senokoatsane, it is alleged that on 15 August 2022, the 17-year-old victim went to the accused's surgery for a medical consultation, and was subsequently raped during a medical examination.
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He added that the testimony of the Investigating Officer (IO) provided the court with several reasons why the accused should be denied bail.
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The court heard that the 28-year-old accused was not registered with any medical council to operate as a medical practitioner. He did not have legal papers to work in South Africa as he entered the country on a visitors permit, and he was an illegal immigrant.
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Furthermore, Senokoatsane added that Kalasa is facing a charge of sexual assault that was also postponed to 5 September 2022, after he had allegedly sexually assaulted a 25-year-old patient in April 2022.
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The prosecutor will be adding additional charges against the accused.
