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The accused faces serious Schedule 6 charges, including the rape of a minor as well as multiple offences relating to the possession, creation and distribution of child sexual abuse material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Du Toit was arrested on 10 January at his residence in Sydenham, Gqeberha, following a tip-off that a cellphone number linked to him was allegedly being used to distribute pornographic material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastern Cape NPA spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, said the State alleges that the accused was found in possession of at least 10 videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality. &#8220;It is further alleged that he distributed such material via email and produced a video in 2025 depicting himself engaging in sexual activity with a two-year-old male child. 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