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[RAPE OF A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN DOBSONVILLE] Tshepo Ntsimane (56), an uncle to a 13-year-old victim, is expected to appear before the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court again on 14 April 2026 for a formal bail application, following his first court appearance last week Wednesday on a charge of rape. Between 20:00 on 03 April 2026 and 02:00 on 04 April 2026, at a residence in Dobsonville, the victim went to the premises with her aunt and a 10-year-old friend to cook, as they did not have electricity at home. Reports indicate that the suspect later arrived at the residence allegedly intoxicated. It is further alleged that the suspect gave the victim a drink which caused her to become dizzy, after which she was allegedly taken to a vehicle parked outside the yard, where she was raped. The victim later regained consciousness in the suspect’s office, where she was found in a distressed condition by witnesses. A medical examination was conducted and yielded positive findings consistent with injuries. Forensic evidence was collected at the scene, including the victim’s clothing recovered from a vehicle, vomit containing a red substance, as well as wine stains found on the office floor. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the premises has also been seized for further analysis. An adult witness reportedly discovered the victim inside the office and recorded video evidence of the scene, which forms part of the investigation. The matter is being handled with the necessary urgency, and investigations are continuing.