A 40-year-old pastor accused of r@ping a 14-year-old girl at a church in Sibasa earlier this month appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court, South Africa, on Monday, July 21. He was remanded in custody until July 30 for profiling and further investigation.
The incident was said to occurred on the 9 of July after the pastor reportedly called the minor to the church premises.
Report added, upon arrival, the victim meet the pastor alone in the office. Police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba say the suspect allegedly locked the door, forced the girl into sexual acts, and repeatedly r@ped her before threatening her into silence.
The victim disclosed the ordeal to her family on Saturday, leading to the pastor's arrest. Authorities continue to investigate the case.
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