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Community members erupted in protest outside the Alexandria Magistrate’s Court this morning as a 78-year-old man appeared in connection with the rape and assault of an 8-year-old child. The elderly suspect, whose name has not been released, was arrested on Sunday, 12 July 2026, according to police.
South African Police Service spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy confirmed the arrest and the charges. The man made a brief court appearance before the case was postponed for further investigation. The child victim is receiving support services.
The protest saw residents demanding justice and expressing outrage over the disturbing allegations. Many held placards calling for harsh punishment for the accused. The case has sent shockwaves through the small Eastern Cape community.
Magistrate Wandipha Antoni presided over the initial proceedings. The accused remains in custody pending a formal bail application. The investigation is ongoing, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
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