The case of a 34-year-old man accused of raping a seven-year-old girl inside his tuckshop in Diepsloot has been postponed to allow the State prosecutor time to consult with the victim.
The man was arrested last month, after he allegedly lured the girl and her brother, 10, inside his Diepsloot shop with snacks and then gave the boy R5 and told him to cover his face. He then allegedly raped the girl .
The man appeared in the dock, after spending four weeks behind bars after his bail application was rejected on August 16.
During his appearance, State prosecutor Sibongile Mncengani disclosed to the court that she was scheduled to meet with the victim and her brother on September 6.
However, upon arrival, she was surprised to learn that the children had been moved to another province, due to safety concerns.
