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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,\u201d Mgolodela said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complainant further alleged that she was instructed not to scream because there were patients in the surgery at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter the ordeal, the victim further alleged that she was given a voucher to buy a morning-after pill as everything happened without a condom,\u201d Mgolodela added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The matter was reported to Mlungisi SAPS and subsequently handed over to Komani FCS for further investigation, which led to the arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jafta appeared in the Komani Magistrate\u2019s Court on 18 February, where he was granted bail of R5,000 with conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is expected back in in court on 30 April, pending further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District Commissioner Rudolph Adolph urged investigators to thoroughly probe the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInvestigators must leave no stone unturned for justice to be served. 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