KOMANI, Eastern Cape – A 42-year-old medical doctor has been released on R5,000 bail after being arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Komani earlier this month.
Dr Phiwe Jetro Jafta was arrested by the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit during the early hours of Wednesday, 18 February.
Police spokesperson Yolisa Mgolodela said in a statement that the arrest followed a complaint reported to police.
“According to the information, it is alleged that on Wednesday, 11 February a 22-year-old victim went to donate toddler’s clothing at the doctor’s surgery for his foundation,” said Mgolodela.
She said the doctor allegedly inspected the donated items and then offered the complainant a free full body examination as a token of appreciation.
“The victim reportedly agreed and the examination commenced. The victim alleged that as the doctor proceeded with the examination she was surprised when the doctor jumped over her and forced himself on her,” Mgolodela said.
The complainant further alleged that she was instructed not to scream because there were patients in the surgery at the time.
“After the ordeal, the victim further alleged that she was given a voucher to buy a morning-after pill as everything happened without a condom,” Mgolodela added.
The matter was reported to Mlungisi SAPS and subsequently handed over to Komani FCS for further investigation, which led to the arrest.
Jafta appeared in the Komani Magistrate’s Court on 18 February, where he was granted bail of R5,000 with conditions.
He is expected back in court on 30 April, pending further investigation.
District Commissioner Rudolph Adolph urged investigators to thoroughly probe the matter.
“Investigators must leave no stone unturned for justice to be served. Those who break the law should face the full might of the law,” said Adolph.
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