22/05/2026
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EVANDER MAN IN COURT FOR ALLEGED R**E OF STEPDAUGHTER
A Malawian national who resides in Evander reappeared before the Evander Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 18 May 2026, for the proceedings of his bail application
The accused was arrested on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, for the alleged r**e of his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
He faces one count of r**e and being in the country illegally, and another charge of animal cruelty.
According to information received from the victim’s mother, she had gone home for an emergency matter, leaving her children with the maternal grandmother and her partner, who is the accused
The child confided in the mother about what transpired during her absence, and that the accused told her it’s their little secret.
It was further alleged that on the day of the incident, the accused hacked the family dog to death, hence the charge of animal cruelty.
The matter was postponed to the 22nd of May 2026 for the proceedings of his bail application.