PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - The bail bid of a Ghanaian man accused of sexual crimes against young Plettenberg Bay girls has been delayed.
The 38-year-old suspect, who cannot be named until he has pleaded, briefly appeared in the Plettenberg Bay Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, October 15.
He was set to continue his bail application, which started on October 2, but the matter was postponed until today, October 22 for his lawyer Carl Jeppe to confirm the accused's address should he be granted bail.
The man was arrested by members of the George Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit (FCS) at his home in Kwanokuthula on September 8 at about 20:00 after allegedly committing several offences involving four young girls between the ages of seven and 11. between August and September.
During his bail application it came to light that he allegedly lured the young girls to his home with promises of cookies and other treats before attempting to perform sexual acts with them.
He, however, denies the claims and testified earlier that he believed the claims had been fuelled by a neighbour after a fight over money.
After his arrest, a charge of possession of drugs was added and it came light that the man was also allegedly in contravention of South Africa’s immigration regulations.
He remains behind bars until his next appearance.
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ARTICLE: YOLANDé STANDER, KNYSNA-PLETT HERALD - CORRESPONDENT
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