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NMU rape case to be transferred to PE High Court


The case against the man accused of raping two Nelson Mandela University students is expected to be transferred to the Port Elizabeth High Court.

The 29-year-old, briefly appeared in the Magistrates Court on Monday.

In his first appearance the suspect abandoned his bail application, and also indicated that he intended to plead guilty to two counts of rape, and one of robbery.

It was also revealed in court earlier, that the suspect had a previous conviction for robbery with aggravating circumstances.

The suspect was arrested following a three day manhunt, while he was trying to sell a stolen computer in Govan Mbeki Avenue in Port Elizabeth earlier this month.

The cellphones of the two students were also found in his possession.

The suspect will be back in court on Monday the 23rd of October, for indictment papers to be served and for the case to be officially transferred to the High Court.