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Man held for rape

A 37-YEAR-old man has been arrested by residents in Dutywa, Eastern Cape, for allegedly raping a 58-year-old woman.

A 37-YEAR-old man has been arrested by residents in Dutywa, Eastern Cape, for allegedly raping a 58-year-old woman.

Police Captain Jackson Manatha said yesterday the woman was allegedly raped by the man while visiting a friend in the Komkhulu Locality Nqabarha Village, Dutywa, on Saturday.

She knew the man and told community members about the incident.

They then "arrested" the man and took him to the police.I

The man is due to appear in the Dutywa magistrate's court today. - Sapa

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