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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday withdrew a rape charge against Ntuthuko Ndlela after DNA tests ruled him out as the rapist in Swayimane in the Midlands.

"We are now scared because the [real] rapist is on the loose and we don't know what he is planning as this incident received a country-wide condemnation," a relative said yesterday.

"When the investigating officer informed us last week that there was nothing linking the suspect to the rape, gogo has not been well. She took it very bad and it affects her life. She now feels like people will turn against her and think that she was lying and this is not good for her fragile health."

The relative said they would keep the elderly woman under a watchful eye until the police arrest the real criminal.

The great grandmother was raped in the village in August. Ndlela who had been released during a presidential pardon, was arrested for the crime.

A week later, an 84-year-old grandmother was raped in the same village.

NPA provincial spokesman Natasha Ramkisson confirmed that the charges were withdrawn because Ndlela's DNA did not match the DNA found on the crime scene.

"I can confirm that the charges were withdrawn. The result of the DNA test excludes him as the assailant.

"Ndlela, however, is still in custody for an unrelated robbery charge against him," Ramkisson said.

Provincial police spokesman Lieutenant Joey Jeevan said the police's task team was now searching for the rapist.

"Obviously, the investigations will continue. We do have a task team in place that is working around the clock searching for the suspect. We will not stop until he has been found," Jeevan said.

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Mon May 20 03:35:57 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 16, 2012

mambozana

Our justice system is killing our nation, really fucked up.
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Oct 16, 2012

tpaz

Most of these high profile cases Police are just forced to arrest before they investigate...now look.

You investigate then arrest not other way round.
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Oct 16, 2012

maneater

my feeling is that the two grannies were rapped by the same person you get him and you solve both cases.
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Oct 16, 2012

oldlady12

Tpaz, unfortunately that is in America. In SA one can get arrested simply on a complaint lodged against you. Cases are remanded for years while the police are investigating. I've always advocated that investigation should come before arrest. It will make our prisons emptier, the small fry will be dealt with quicker, and the courts will have more time to deal with the serious cases.
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Oct 16, 2012

asaowe

mambozana
Our justice system is killing our nation, really fucked up.

but DNA has proof beyong reasonable doubt that it not a man, rapist still to be found.
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Oct 16, 2012

guiliano

Ndlela should sue the police.
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Oct 16, 2012

Lord-Have-Mercy

Where are President Zuma haters???? Zuma Parolee is cleared of rape
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Oct 16, 2012

MommaC

Lord-Have-Mercy

....... but not of the housebreaking and robbery.
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Oct 16, 2012

mashima?

The SAPS should do their work properly maybe the alleged rapist was at the right place at the right time, because it is clear he has been wanted for other crime related matters.
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Oct 16, 2012

PAPARAZ

the guy used the same muti which zuma used when he raped. no wonder they are from the same place. he even cleared the guy despite been a habitual criminal.
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